As You Want Me
Pasquale is a policeman in Roma. During a roundup he meets Desideria. He/she is a transsexual, living together with other two trans , Gaia and Gioia. But overall Desideria is an old friend of Pasquale, they already been attending the same schools. Desideria immediately fall in love for Pasquale. But the policeman has a fiancé, Nellina, even if too far so they meet rarely. That's why Pasquale could change idea about Desideria.
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Plot Summary
In the desolate Italian countryside, a woman named Emilia returns to the family vineyard following her father's death. She finds herself entangled in a complex web of family secrets and repressed desires, particularly concerning her relationship with her mother and a mysterious former lover. As Emilia attempts to salvage the vineyard and confront her past, the suffocating atmosphere of tradition and unspoken truths threatens to consume her.
Critical Reception
Francesca Archangeli's debut feature, 'As You Want Me,' was met with a mixed but often intrigued reception. Critics noted its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Nathalie Richard, but some found the narrative deliberately opaque and slow-paced. The film garnered attention for its exploration of complex psychological themes within a rural Italian setting, though it did not achieve widespread commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its evocative atmosphere and intense performances.
- Criticized for a narrative that can be too slow and ambiguous.
- Noted for its probing exploration of familial trauma and suppressed emotions.
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Fun Fact
The film was Francesca Archangeli's feature directorial debut, exploring themes she had previously touched upon in her short films.
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