Facing Windows (2003)

From NetFlix:

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a dull marriage, Giovanna
begins refocusing her attention (or repressing her emotions)
by caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings
home one day. As Giovanna reflects on her life, she turns to
the man who lives across from her and whose window faces hers.
Stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Massimo Girotti, Raoul Bova,
Filippo Nigro and Serra Yilmaz. Directed by Verzan Ozpetek.

Once again I have stumbled onto a good film. This time it was a coming attraction on another disc from NetFlix.

“Facing Windows” is a warm Italian film with good acting, surprises, music, and human values. It has some discrete sexual scenes which is why I rated it “Feel-good possible not for children”. But the human values, especially the ending could provoke a great family discussion. I feel really lucky to have discovered this gem.

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