Film Illiterate, wherein the proprietor records movies seen, and sporadic progress through assorted lists of the "best". Originally started after regretfully renting something forgettable for the third time. I've forgotten what, but never again! A tedious endeavour since 2005. Hello. 🙂
Also known as
Conseguenze dell'amore, Le
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Turgid, slow-burn character study of Titta di Girolamo (Toni Servillo), who has lived in isolation in a hotel room for eight years; he does nothing and goes nowhere, and is brusque to the bartender/barista in the hotel café where he spends every day. Eventually, of course, his reasons come to light -- le conseguenze dell'amore can be severe.
It's wonderfully shot and performances are excellent; but di Girolamo is extraordinarly unsympathetic, it's too slow, and never really goes anywhere. I will be haunted by the final scene, but regret the journey.