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Placido, Michele
Most widely held works about
Michele Placido
Most widely held works by
Michele Placido
La sconosciuta(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2006
and
2010
in
Italian
and held by
357
libraries
worldwide
Irena is a mysterious Ukrainian woman with a secret who works her way into the lives of an Italian, affluent young family. She stops at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter. But deep cracks underneath Irena's dedication soon become apparent as her horrific past and chilling obsession are revealed.
Gianni Amelio's Lamerica(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
3
languages
and held by
266
libraries
worldwide
Two Italians in post-Communist Albania seek to buy a former state-run workshop at a good price, but they need an Albanian partner. The most likely candidate, an eccentric old man, disappears on the eve of concluding the contract.
Lamerica(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
Italian
and held by
266
libraries
worldwide
Two men arrive in Albania from Italy with plans to exploit Albania's newly-begun conversion to capitalism. To provide themselves more cover, they name an Albanian, a former prisoner of war, as their company's acting "chairman". When the "chairman" disappears, the plan begins to involve unexpected elements of compassion.
Tre fratelli Three brothers(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2001
in
Italian
and held by
229
libraries
worldwide
A story about the lives and dreams of three brothers reunited in their small home town on the occasion of the funeral of their mother. "Here, in the sunlight of the Italian countryside, they face their connection to each other and to themselves, in a film that is at once beautiful, full of humanity, and emotionally shattering."
Tre fratelli Three brothers(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1981
and
2001
in
Italian
and held by
139
libraries
worldwide
Due to the death of their mother, three brothers return to the village of their childhood. They find a common ground in their separate daily lives in various parts of Italy.
Searching for paradise(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
129
libraries
worldwide
When Gilda's father dies, she is left with nothing but her video camera, her father's secrets, and a fascination with movie star Michael De. Santis. Using her camera as a diary, and propelled by grief and anger, she sets off for an adventure in New York City. Ultimately, she finds herself right in the middle of her movie star fantasies.
Notte d'estate con profilo greco, occhi a mandorla e odore di basilico(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
Italian
and held by
74
libraries
worldwide
Signora Bolk, a self-made tycoon and environmentalist, is fed up with terrorist culprits who poach Italy's natural habitats. By way of retaliation she hires a former CIA agent to kidnap a lead violator. While in captivity, the prisoner convinces Bolk to hire several prostitutes for him, eventually discovering that one of the women indulging him with physical pleasure is in fact the same woman who kidnapped him.
Mery per sempre Forever Mary(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
1989
in
Italian
and held by
55
libraries
worldwide
An idealistic school teacher tries to make a difference in a rigid reform school.
Padre Pio tra cielo e terra = Padre Pio : between heaven and earth(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2009
in
Italian
and held by
53
libraries
worldwide
Based on the historical records and the personal testimony of his fellow friars, this is the amazing true story of the life of the famous stigmatic monk who died in 1968. Blessed with incredible spiritual gifts, including healing, bi-location, reading of souls, and the stigmatic wounds, Padre Pio was a powerful witness for Christ, and a great spiritual guide to countless souls for over fifty years.
Romanzo criminale(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
2005
and
2009
in
Italian and Multiple languages
and held by
50
libraries
worldwide
A police sargeant tries to win over his girlfriend by pursuing violent gang members in 1970s-80s Rome.
Summer night(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
Italian
and held by
46
libraries
worldwide
A self-made tycoon interested in ecological preservation is fed up with the terrorists who poach Italy's rich beauty. As part of a crazy scheme to retaliate, she hires a former CIA agent to abduct the number one violator and demands a large ransom.
Karol the pope, the man(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
36
libraries
worldwide
Filmed on location in Italy and Poland, the film focuses on the papacy of John Paul and the impact he had on the Church and the world.
La sconosciuta(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2006
and
2009
in
Italian
and held by
34
libraries
worldwide
Irena is a young Ukranian woman living in a unidentified Italian city. Soon we discover she has a horrible past of violence and humiliation. To pursue a mysterious aim she manages, by any means legal and illegal, to get the job as an house servant for a wealthy couple with a little girl. She grows closer to the family, especially to the girl, who suffers from a rare neurological disease. But someone will come back from her past, bringing new horrors and violence.
The octopus. Series 1 La piovra(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1984
and
2010
in
Italian
and held by
33
libraries
worldwide
One of the most popular TV series ever in Italy, La Piovra has developed a cult popularity world-wide. Central character, Corrado Cattani is played by Michele Placido, and his character forms the backbone of a sprawling tale of the Mafia.
Ernesto(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1983
and
1993
in
Italian and Spanish
and held by
32
libraries
worldwide
A lushly mounted, sensitively directed, complex depiction of homosexuality.
Un viaggio chiamato amore(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
2003
and
2005
in
Italian
and held by
28
libraries
worldwide
The life and scandalous loves of early 20th century poet Sibilla Aleramo.
The octopus. Series 2 La piovra(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2007
and
2010
in
English
and held by
28
libraries
worldwide
One of the most popular TV series ever in Italy, La Piovra has developed a cult popularity world-wide. Central character, Corrado Cattani is played by Michele Placido, and his character forms the backbone of a sprawling tale of the Mafia.
Pummaro(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1991
and
2005
in
Italian and Undetermined
and held by
20
libraries
worldwide
A young Ghanaian doctor traverses Italy in search of his brother, a former farm worker, encountering intolerance and racism as well as solidarity and love along the way.
Lamerica(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
Italian
and held by
20
libraries
worldwide
Two Italians in post-Communist Albania seek to buy a former state-run workshop at a good price, but they need an Albanian partner. The most likely candidate, an eccentric old man, disappears on the eve of concluding the contract.
The octopus. Series 1(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
Italian
and held by
20
libraries
worldwide
A police inspector arrives in Sicily to investigate a pair of high-profile murders, but when the Mafia starts to push back, he ends up compromising to save his life and that of his family. What will prevent him from taking his own revenge against the Mob?
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