The Postman (1994) (original) (raw)
Original title
Il postinoaka
AKA
- Il Postino: The Postman
Year
1994
Running time
115 min.
Country
Italy
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Co-production Italy-France;
Genre
Comedy. Drama. Romance | Friendship. Small Town Life (Non-North American). 1950s. Literature
Synopsis
A simple postman’s eyes are opened to a world of amorous possibilities when he delivers letters to one of the most romantic poets of the 20th century in this lyrical tale. The film was inspired by an incident in the life of renowned Chilean poet and diplomat Pablo Neruda who was forced into exile from his native country in 1952 and granted sanctuary by the Italian government on a remote, beautiful island off the cost of Naples.
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Awards
1995: Oscar: Best Original Soundtrack Drama. 5 Nominations
1995: 3 BAFTA Awards: Best Director, Foreign Language Film and Music. 5 Nominations
1995: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film
1995: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Foreign Language Film
1994: David di Donatello Awards: Best Editing. 6 Nominations
1995: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best Film
Critics' reviews
- "A charming piece of cinema that takes several comfortable formulas and expands upon them in ingenious and emotionally-satisfying ways."
- "A rueful, warmly affecting film featuring a wonderful performance by Mr. Troisi"
- "The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it"
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