Kisses and Hugs
Baci e abbracci
Synopsis
A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their home, no less! Truth is they have mistaken him for the tax man they're waiting for, desperate to save their floundering ostrich-breeding business.
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Kisses and Hugs (Baci e Abbracci, 1999) Italian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-16
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Francesco Paolantoni
Mario Mataluna
Massimo Gambacciani
Renato Bacci
Pietro Gremigni
Luciano Cecconi
Paola Tiziana Cruciani
Tatiana Falomi
Daniela Morozzi
Ivana
Isabella Cecchi
Annalisa Brodolini
Emanuele Barresi
Ennio
Rosanna Mazzi
Stefania Cecconi
Samuele Marzi
Matteo Bacci
Emiliano Cappello
Gabriele
Maria Grazia Taddei
Bruna
Martino Cecconi
Nelusco
Sara Mannucci
Margherita Bacci
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Alessio Bacci
Carlo Virzì
Stefanino
Toto Barbato
Poncino
Valerio Fantozzi
Chico
Gianluca Ferrara
Barsimpson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Virzì
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Bruni, Paolo Virzì
- Original Score
- Carlo Virzì, Gianluca Ferrara, Geppo Gemini, Valerio Fantozzi, Toto Barbato, Matteo Pastorelli
- Original Title
- Baci e abbracci
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Virzì
Francesco Bruni, Paolo Virzì
Carlo Virzì, Gianluca Ferrara, Geppo Gemini, Valerio Fantozzi, Toto Barbato, Matteo Pastorelli
Alessandro Pesci
Jacopo Quadri
Rita Rusić, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Alessandro Calosci
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Virzì
Director
Francesco Bruni
Screenplay
Francesca Sartori
Costume Design
Carlo Virzì
Original Music Composer
Paolo Virzì
Screenplay
Rita Rusić
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Lorenzo Baraldi
Production Design
Alessandro Pesci
Director of Photography
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Gianluca Ferrara
Original Music Composer
Geppo Gemini
Original Music Composer
Valerio Fantozzi
Original Music Composer
Toto Barbato
Original Music Composer
Matteo Pastorelli
Original Music Composer
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What is Kisses and Hugs about?
A bankrupt restaurateur on the brink of suicide is suddenly treated with deference and kindness by a bizarre group of strangers — who welcome him in their home, no less! Truth is they have mistaken him for the tax man they're waiting for, desperate to save their floundering ostrich-breeding business.
Who directed Kisses and Hugs?
Kisses and Hugs was directed by Paolo Virzì.
Who stars in Kisses and Hugs?
The principal cast of Kisses and Hugs includes Francesco Paolantoni, Massimo Gambacciani, Pietro Gremigni, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Daniela Morozzi.
When was Kisses and Hugs released and how long is it?
Kisses and Hugs was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Kisses and Hugs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kisses and Hugs was composed by Carlo Virzì, Gianluca Ferrara, Geppo Gemini, Valerio Fantozzi, Toto Barbato, Matteo Pastorelli.