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THE REVIEW
Just returned from a beautiful film, where "the mountain does it" and where "what is not told does not happen."
A world apart is a great movie about the school and its ability to survive even on the margins of society.
The Cesidio Gentile school, also known as Jurico, becomes the emblem of a struggle in which the protagonists Michele Cortese (Antonio Albanese) and Agnese the vice-principal (Virginia Raffaele) make no concessions to anyone, even at the cost of bending the rules, making a disabled person and a support teacher appear.
Rupe does not meet the fate of Speroni, and in the end, the protagonists fall in love, and instead of returning to Rome, where he had requested a transfer from, he stays another year.
Beautiful shots of wolves and the eagle, a grand finale with "Agnese" and "Taglia la testa al gallo" by Ivan Graziani, as the images of the shepherd who learned the letters of the alphabet and to write poems are shown.
A mention also for the young actors of Pescasseroli, all taken from the location and non-professionals.
My rating is 5 stars for a beautiful story of life.
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Summary by Bot
Un Mondo a Parte is a beautifully crafted film focusing on the struggle of a remote school to survive amidst social margins. The performances by Antonio Albanese and Virginia Raffaele are powerful, and the inclusion of non-professional local actors adds authenticity. The movie blends nature imagery with a poignant story of dedication and unexpected love, earning it a full 5-star rating.
Riccardo Milani
Riccardo Milani is an Italian film director and screenwriter active since the 1990s. Known for socially aware comedies and dramas, he has directed Il posto dell'anima, Piano, solo, Benvenuto Presidente!, Scusate se esisto!, Come un gatto in tangenziale (and its sequel), Ma cosa ci dice il cervello and Un mondo a parte.03 Reviews
