Giulia e Giulia (Julia and Julia) (1987)
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31% of users liked it
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Giulia E Guilia, also released as Julia and Julia, is an unusual, interesting film by director Peter Del Monte, a nightmare vision of a world where nothing can be counted on and where truth is relative. The plot unfolds as a series of surprises, the first surprise being central to the entire plot.… More Giulia E Guilia, also released as Julia and Julia, is an unusual, interesting film by director Peter Del Monte, a nightmare vision of a world where nothing can be counted on and where truth is relative. The plot unfolds as a series of surprises, the first surprise being central to the entire plot. The story begins on Julia's (Kathleen Turner) wedding day when she is to be married to her Paolo (Gabriel Byrne). After the wedding, Julia and her new husband are involved in a car accident. From then on, the construction of the story, both clever and perverse, defies explanation, with an inner logic of its own. Julia finds that she can be sure of nothing nor can the viewer. This is both the strength and basic flaw of the movie. The movie will fascinate some viewers while confusing others. Nevertheless, the movie is a superb directorial achievement by Monte, making his English language debut. It should also be noted that this is the first feature shot entirely in high definition television technique and then transferred to film, with generally excellent results. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Del Monte
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Feb 5, 1988 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
There's enough psychodrama here to have made an engaging film about grief, guilt, and fantasy but director Peter Del Monte drops the ball and gives us a mishmash.
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Cast
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Kathleen Turner
as Julia
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Sting
as Daniel Osler
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Gabriele Ferzetti
as Paolo's father
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Angela Goodwin
as Paolo's mother
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Lidia Broccolino
as Carla
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Norman Mozzato
as Luigi
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Yorgo Voyagis
as Goffredo
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Mirella Falco
as Woman
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Alexander VanWyk
as Marco
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Francesca Muzio
as Sara
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John Steiner
as Alex
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Renato Scarpa
as Commissioner
