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Cherry on the Cake2012
2010scomedy film

Cherry on the Cake

2012 · Italy, France · 85 min

Director
Laura Morante
Screenplay
Laura Morante, Georges Claisse, Daniele Costantini
Music
Nicola Piovani
Cinematography
Maurizio Calvesi
Editing
Esmeralda Calabria

Cast

Isabelle Carré
Laura Morante
Ennio Fantastichini
Frédéric Pierrot
Georges Claisse
Emmanuelle Galabru
Pascal Elbé
Samir Guesmi
Sandrine Le Berre
Sophie-Charlotte Husson
Vanessa Larré
Yves Verhoeven
Patrice Thibaud
Nadia Fossier

What it is about

A Franco-Italian romantic comedy starring Isabelle Carré and Laura Morante, gathering a group of characters around Florence, Amanda and Antoine, played by Pascal Elbé. Their romantic entanglements shape a light story, and no major plot details are revealed here.

How it was made

Laura Morante made her directorial debut with Cherry on the Cake, and besides directing she co-wrote the screenplay with Georges Claisse and Daniele Costantini and also took a role in the cast. Nicola Piovani composed the music, Maurizio Calvesi shot the film and Esmeralda Calabria edited it. The cast mixes French and Italian actors, including Emmanuelle Galabru and Ennio Fantastichini.

Reception and legacy

The film earned a nomination for the Nastro d'Argento for best comedy, while Morante was nominated for the David di Donatello for best new director. Its place in film history is tied mainly to that debut behind the camera by an established actress.

Stills

Cherry on the Cake, stills 1

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