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La grande menzogna
1957. ANNA MAGNANI is in America, invited to the ceremony of awarding the Oscars, and BETTE DAVIS does not miss the opportunity to meet her and invite her to her home for tea. With the help of an interpreter the two actresses exchange compliments and Davis, who is in possession of some films they have interpreted, proposes to Magnani to look at them together. The evening, however, will take an unexpected turn ... ANNA MAGNANI and BETTE DAVIS, they really met and exchanged confidant letters for years. Their meeting is the starting point for LA GRANDE MENZOGNA, to then become a bittersweet comedy about the life of the anomalous and “difficult” artists, shot partly in color and partly in black and white, in a perfect quote from the photography of the years films '50.
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Plot Summary
A young man, Antoine, living with his grandmother, discovers a secret about his family history. He embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, which involves a complex web of lies and hidden relationships. Along the way, he confronts his past and grapples with the consequences of unspoken truths.
Critical Reception
La grande menzogna received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the narrative a bit predictable, but generally appreciated its handling of family dynamics and its poignant exploration of hidden secrets.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its touching portrayal of family relationships.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Some critics found the plot somewhat conventional.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by French author Françoise Pirard.
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