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Tea with Mussolini
UK / Italy 1999, 116 minutes
Dir. Franco Zeffirelli
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Drama
Topics: Period 1930s.
Feat. Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith, Cher, Lily Tomlin
Aroview: Dir. Franco Zeffirelli's childhood memoirs form the basis of this well-mannered period fancy that draws weight from the grand Dames of British theatre, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith.
As Brit expatriates in pre-war Italy, the disparate trio get nudged out of privilege and complacency as Mussolini prepares for war, and the fate of a New York Jewish socialite (Cher) comes to rest in their balance. Long on nostalgia and short on political complexity, this is nevertheless just the ticket for seasoned tea drinkers.
Member Reviews
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(Very Good). Showing 1-3 of 3 member reviews.
3 stars (Good Enough) Set in 30's Italy during Mussolini's rise to power, it's the story of a young outcast boy who's adopted by a group of five eccentric aging Englishwomen living in Florence. Light frothy comedy about far more serious subject matter! ~GenXGirl
3 stars (Good Enough) maggie steals the show from the stellar cast. ~Tubbs
5 stars (Exceptional) Wonderful performances from the great Dames of the British stage and surprisingly by Cher. Beautifully crafted film using the special, soft light of Italy the comedy is a clever veneer to expose Nazi evil. ~rakau
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