Perdiamoci di vista (1994)

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Comic tale of a cynical TV star's slow-combustion romance with a young paraplegic.

Introduction
"Perdiamoci di vista" (Let's Not Keep in Touch) is an Italian movie released in 1994, directed by Carlo Verdone, co-written by Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, and Verdone himself. The film stars Verdone, together with Asia Argento, and Aldo Maccion. It revolves around the life of a tv reporter and his encounters with a handicapped teenager who ends up being a worldwide star.

Plot Summary
Gepy Pugliese (Carlo Verdone) is an effective reporter and television press reporter in Rome, known for his devotion to exposing the reality and exposing the hypocrisy of local politicians and stars. One day, while investigating a deceptive charity drive, Gepy satisfies Arianna (Asia Argento), a wheelchair-bound teenage lady with a mysterious past and a penchant for problem.

Regardless of their initial differences and Arianna's confrontational mindset, Gepy ends up being intrigued by her intelligence and wit and chooses to help her by producing a public campaign to raise funds and awareness for her medical treatment. The campaign is a success and, with Gepy's help, Arianna starts to construct a brand-new life and a newly found sense of function.

Arianna's Rise to Fame
Gepy's career in television reporting begins to suffer as his support to Arianna ends up being more and more time-consuming and individual. However, Arianna acquires global attention after her singing skills are found. A record manufacturer signs her, and she rapidly ends up being an international experience, triggering Gepy's profession to fail even further due to the time he spends managing Arianna's newly found fame.

The at first genuine and helpful relationship in between Gepy and Arianna grows strained due to the pressures of fame and Arianna's improvement into a selfish, entitled celeb. Gepy struggles to adapt to his brand-new function as Arianna's supervisor and confidante while still attempting to preserve his expert self-respect.

The Fall and Gepy's Redemption
Arianna's popularity eventually becomes her downfall, as she spirals into a world of excess and self-destructive behavior. Her relationship with Gepy collapses entirely, and she winds up pushing him away, causing a total breakdown in their friendship. After an untidy and extremely public breakup, Arianna's career begins to falter, and she is left facing the repercussions of her self-destructive choices.

In the meantime, Gepy refuses to give up on his tv reporting profession and continues to hold onto his principles and persistence for truth. After a daring investigative report that exposes political corruption at the greatest level, Gepy's profession rebounds, and he is as soon as again recognized as a compelling, sincere journalist. Arianna ultimately turns her life around and, after a wholehearted apology, reconciles with Gepy, however their relationship remains forever altered as they both proceed with their lives.

Themes and Reception
"Perdiamoci di vista" explores themes such as fame, ambition, and the corrupting influence of success, in addition to the power of relationship and the importance of remaining real to oneself. The film successfully showcases an unlikely pairing in between 2 extremely different characters and how their lives link due to aspiration, fame, and eventually, the shared human desire for connection.

Upon its release, "Perdiamoci di vista" received positive evaluations for its appealing plot, witty dialogue, and standout performances by Verdone and Argento. In particular, the movie helped Asia Argento in establishing her reputation as a promising young starlet in Italian cinema.

In conclusion, "Perdiamoci di vista" is a touching and entertaining Italian film that dives deep into the world of ambition, popularity, and the complexities of human relationships. Through its interesting story and powerful efficiencies, the film showcases the value of staying true to oneself and accepting empathy and understanding in a world where popularity and success can quickly result in selfishness and self-destruction.

Top Cast

  • Carlo Verdone (small)
    Carlo Verdone
    Gepy Fuxas
  • Asia Argento (small)
    Asia Argento
    Arianna
  • Aldo Maccione (small)
    Aldo Maccione
    Antonnazi
  • Anita Bartolucci (small)
    Anita Bartolucci
    Arianna's Mother
  • Angelo Bernabucci (small)
    Angelo Bernabucci
    Man On Reality Show
  • Mariangela Giordano (small)
    Mariangela Giordano
    Lover On Reality Show / Fortune Teller
  • Nicolina Papetti (small)
    Nicolina Papetti
    Maid
  • Sonia Gessner (small)
    Sonia Gessner
    Magda
  • Luis Molteni (small)
    Luis Molteni
    Toilet Paper Sponsor
  • Cosima Costantini
    Ambra
  • Néstor Garay (small)
    Néstor Garay
    TV Company President