

Good But Not Great
Bene ma non benissimo
Synopsis
Candida is a fifteen year old from Sicily, who lives with her father Salvo. When he loses his job, they leave for Turin. Candida has to integrate in a new school where she is bullied, as does her partner Jacopo. But thanks to her positivity, it will be Candida who will let Jacopo out of his isolation, making him discover that everything is good, even when it is not great.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Euridice Axén
Luisa Barberis
Giordano De Plano
Vito
Gioele Dix
Vittorio Barberis
Francesca Giordano
Candida
Ugo Conti
Sacerdote
Rosario Terranova
Salvo
Yan Shevchenko
Jacopo
Emanuele Succa
Ossani
Gisella Donadoni
Professoressa Matematica
Francesco Bottin
Cosimo
Luka Zunic
Niccolò
Shade
Himself
Ilary Vavassori
Cameriera
Chiara Squaglia
Governante
Paolo Mazzini
Professore ginnastica
Maria Di Biase
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$106K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Mandelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabio Troiano, Vincenzo Terracciano, Laura Sabatino
- Original Title
- Bene ma non benissimo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $106K
- Production Studios
- Europictures, Comune di Torino, Film Investment Piedmont (FIP), Regione Piemonte, Lupin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Mandelli
Fabio Troiano, Vincenzo Terracciano, Laura Sabatino, David McWater
Massimo Schiavon
Paolo Buzzetti
Pier Paolo Piastra, Vincenzo Terracciano, Fabio Troiano
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Buzzetti
Editor
Elisabetta Bertellini
Costume Design
Francesco Mandelli
Director
Pier Paolo Piastra
Producer
Fabio Troiano
Screenplay
Vincenzo Terracciano
Screenplay
Vincenzo Terracciano
Producer
Fabio Troiano
Producer
Laura Sabatino
Screenplay
Massimo Schiavon
Director of Photography
Giorgio Barullo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Good But Not Great.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good But Not Great
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good But Not Great about?
Candida is a fifteen year old from Sicily, who lives with her father Salvo. When he loses his job, they leave for Turin. Candida has to integrate in a new school where she is bullied, as does her partner Jacopo. But thanks to her positivity, it will be Candida who will let Jacopo out of his isolation, making him discover that everything is good, even when it is not great.
Who directed Good But Not Great?
Good But Not Great was directed by Francesco Mandelli.
Who stars in Good But Not Great?
The principal cast of Good But Not Great includes Euridice Axén, Giordano De Plano, Gioele Dix, Francesca Giordano, Ugo Conti.
When was Good But Not Great released and how long is it?
Good But Not Great was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Good But Not Great make at the box office?
Good But Not Great grossed $106K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good But Not Great?
Good But Not Great holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).
