My Name is Nobody
My Name is Nobody

My Name is Nobody

2014Movie115 minEnglish

Phillip Penzeda, born into poverty in Brooklyn, NY. He struggles with racial prejudice, true love and loss, and finding out what it takes to survive life from the streets of New York to the military at a very young age.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Alessandro ValoriGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This Italian film tells the story of Leo, a young boy who lives with his grandmother in a rural village. Leo is ostracized by his peers due to his unusual behavior and his fascination with death. He finds solace in his imagination and in his secret friendship with a mysterious, older man named Nobody.

Critical Reception

My Name Is Nobody received a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its atmospheric storytelling and the performances of its lead actors, especially the young Andrea Arru. While some critics found the pacing occasionally slow, the film was generally appreciated for its emotional depth and unique narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of childhood isolation and imagination.
  • The central performance by Andrea Arru was a highlight for many reviewers.
  • Some found the narrative slightly underdeveloped or slow-paced.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'My Name Is Nobody,' is a direct reference to the iconic 1973 Spaghetti Western starring Terence Hill and Henry Fonda, though the two films are tonally and thematically very different.

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