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Lubo
Lubo Moser is a jenisch, a gypsy. Mirana, who tried to oppose him, was killed. But how could this have happened? Why? Because Switzerland considers nomadism a social scourge, and, to eradicate it, it takes the children of the jenisch. Thus, without children, the Jenisch will be without a future. The mastermind is a state-run humanitarian institution, Pro Juventute, the arm the Street Children's Work: everything is perfectly legal and there is no opposition to the law. Lubo feels himself dying. And something about him really does die, on that night of wind and snow: it will be a new Lubo, tough and impenetrable, who will set up a project with unexpected implications to avenge his family and his people... and it will lead us to rethink the sense of justice, in the blurred boundaries between good and evil.
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Plot Summary
In 1930s Italy, a gifted acrobat and circus performer named Lubo lives a simple life with his wife Nancy and their daughter. Their peaceful existence is shattered when Lubo is unjustly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While incarcerated, he learns that his family has vanished without a trace. Driven by a desperate love for his daughter and a burning desire to find her, Lubo embarks on a relentless, decades-long search that spans across Italy, facing numerous obstacles and the harsh realities of his time.
Critical Reception
Giorgio Diritti's 'Lubo' is a sprawling, epic drama that has been met with a generally positive reception, particularly for its ambitious scope and historical backdrop. Critics have praised its sensitive portrayal of loss and the enduring power of paternal love, as well as its stunning cinematography. Some found the film's lengthy runtime to be a challenge, but the emotional core and De Santis's performance were widely lauded.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its epic storytelling and emotional depth.
Commended for Massimo De Santis's powerful central performance.
Noted for its historical authenticity and visual beauty.
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Awards & Accolades
Selected for competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's extensive shooting schedule took place across various locations in Italy to authentically capture the different eras Lubo traverses.
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