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Nobody's Perfect!
Poet and writer Antonio Veneziani, the youngest representative of the Scuola Romana literary current, which was championed by Pasolini and Moravia and included counter-culture artists such as Dario Bellezza and Renzo Paris, is writing a book of interviews with transsexual people. As he meets with people from varied and sometimes contrasting paths of life, he also begins a quest to find where his late friend Vinicio Diamanti, a well known actor who has often performed in drag, has been buried. A meditation on Life, Death and the need for a new law in Italy through the prism of the trans-gender experience.
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Plot Summary
A driven, workaholic mother, Sarah, finds her life turned upside down when she discovers her husband has been having an affair. As she navigates the emotional turmoil and attempts to rebuild her life, she must also confront her own past and redefine what it means to be a 'perfect' wife and mother.
Critical Reception
Nobody's Perfect! received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sarah Canning, and its relatable exploration of marital breakdown and personal growth. However, some reviews noted that the film occasionally veered into predictable territory and lacked a truly groundbreaking narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong lead performances that anchor the emotional core.
Appreciated for its honest portrayal of relationship struggles and self-discovery.
Some viewers found the plot progression to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Nobody's Perfect!' is scarce in aggregated form, but available comments suggest appreciation for its emotional honesty and Sarah Canning's compelling performance as a woman navigating a marital crisis. Some viewers related to the characters' struggles and found the film a touching if not entirely original take on infidelity and personal resilience.
Fun Fact
While the film premiered in 2013, it gained wider distribution and recognition in subsequent years, allowing it to find a more substantial audience.
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