Uomini uomini uomini (1995)

Un architetto, un produttore cinematografico, un sarto e un ortopedico, tutti gay, formano un quartetto di amici molto affiatati che passano insieme buona parte del loro tempo...

An architect, a film producer, a tailor and an orthopedist, all gay, are a group of very close friends that hang out together most of the time...



UOMINI UOMINI UOMINI (MEN MEN MEN, internationally) is a mature and intelligent comedy cum drama offer from Italy. The stereotypical antics of the lead actors are fun to watch and they surely made the film worth-watching.

Giorni (2001)

Claudio (Thomas Trabacchi), dirigente di banca, ha trentacinque anni e convive con Dario (Davide Bechini). Sieropositivo ormai da dieci anni, la sua vita è scandita dagli orari di assunzione dei medicinali e dalle visite di controllo, così come dagli allenamenti in palestra, dal lavoro e dal rapporto con Dario. Per motivi di lavoro Dario si sta trasferendo a Milano e Claudio ha deciso di seguirlo. Una sera Claudio incontra Andrea (Riccardo Salerno), un ragazzo con cui aveva avuto un incontro occasionale qualche tempo prima. Andrea è giovane, allegro, ha profondi occhi azzurri e l'attrazione che Claudio sente per lui è assolutamente particolare. Claudio riassapora la leggerezza della vita insieme ad Andrea, che vede la malattia di Claudio come qualcosa di lontano, tanto che ha con lui rapporti sessuali non protetti. Quando il momento del trasferimento di Dario è arrivato, Claudio si rifiuta di andare a Milano. Torna a cercare Andrea che scopre ammalato di una banale influenza.

Claudio (Thomas Trabacchi), a manager in the bank, is thirty five and lives together with Dario (Davide Bechini). HIV positive for ten years, Dario's life is bound by many schedules... taking medication, his monthly medical examination, training and exercises, his work and his long-term relationship with Dario. When Dario is being transferred to Milan, Claudio decides to join him but one evening, Claudio meets Andrea (Riccardo Salerno), a young man whom he has already casually met in the past. He is young, joyful and has attractive deep blue eyes that appeals so much to Claudio and starts cohabitating with him to the point of not using precautions during sex. On the day when Claudio is supposed to move to Milan with Dario, he suddenly refuses in favour of being with Andrea whom he discovers ill of banal influence. Claudio's certainties shatter...

GIORNI (DAYS, internationally) is a stunning piece from Italy that has been misunderstood by some critiques saying that it is irresponsible and stupid. Quite the contrary, the film powerfully tells its viewers what not to do in order for them to live comfortably in the safer zone. A must-see especially to those who are not so careful... with their sexual encounters.

(In ITALIAN with ENGLISH subtitles)

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EuroTrip (2004)

This is a story about Scott Thomas (Scott Mechlowicz) who is devastated after being dumped by his girlfriend Fiona (Kristin Kreuk) who has been sleeping with the lead singer of a college band (Matt Damon). To avoid more humiliating pains, he joins his three friends -- Cooper Harris (Jacob Pitts), Jenny (Michelle Trachtenberg) and Jamie (Travis Wester) -- travel across Europe in search of his German pen pal Mieke (Jessica Böhrs), whom he initially mistakes for a guy, when "he" is really a girl. Realizing he has feelings for her, they visit London, Paris, Amsterdam, Bratislava, Berlin, and Rome, getting into all manner of awkward and embarrassing situations along the way.

EUROTRIP is a 2004 American comedy that is really surprisingly hilarious and what makes it really funny in general are the wrong notions of Americans about Europe and the Europeans. Unfortunately, it’s not for family viewing as some scenes and some of the languages used are not meant for minors.

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Les Poupées Russes (2005)

Xavier (Romain Duris) a 30 ans. Il a réalisé son rêve d'enfance, il est devenu écrivain, mais il semble quand même un peu perdu. Il a quelques problèmes avec sa banquière. Il a également des réticences à se fixer avec une fille et enchaîne les aventures amoureuses avec inconséquence. Xavier est contraint de continuer son travail à Londres, puis à Saint-Pétersbourg. Ces nouveaux voyages lui permettront peut-être de réconcilier le travail, l'amour et l'écriture.

At almost 30, Xavier (Romain Duris) has achieved his childhood dream of being a writer but somehow he seems still a little lost. He is having problems with his banker... he is also reluctant to settle with one woman and continues his adventures in love which in turn is always full of inconsistencies. Due to inevitable circumstances, Xavier is forced to continue his work in London... then to St. Petersburg. His recent travels may probably help reconcile his work, love and writing.

Amongst sequels, LES POUPÉES RUSSES (THE RUSSIAN DOLLS, its literal English title) is well-written and directed that it succesfully maintained the coolness if not better “L’Auberge Espagnole.” Again, I enjoyed the film a lot because it has more meaning that can inspire those who are having the same dilemma when they are almost in the same age as Xavier. Aside from that, you’ll be treated to great acting by practically all the members of the cast plus you’d be able to see three beautiful European cities – Paris, London and St Petersburg.

(In FRENCH and ENGLISH with ENGLISH subtitles)

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L'Auberge Espagnole (2002)

Xavier (Romain Duris), un jeune homme de vingt-cinq ans, part à Barcelone pour terminer ses études en économie et apprendre l'espagnol. Cette langue est nécessaire pour occuper un poste, que lui promet un ami de son père, au ministère des finances. Mais pour ce faire, il doit quitter sa petite amie Martine, avec qui il vit depuis quatre ans. En Espagne, Xavier cherche un logement et trouve finalement un appartement dans le centre de Barcelone qu'il compte partager avec sept autres personnes. Chacun de ses co-locataires est originaire d'un pays différent.

25-year old Xavier (Romain Duris) leaves for Barcelona to finish his studies in Economics and learn Spanish. The language is prerequisite to fill a post that was promised to him by the Minister of Finance who happens to be a friend of his father. But to do so, he must leave his girlfriend Martine whom he has lived with for four years. In Spain, Xavier seeks accommodation and finally found an apartment in central Barcelona which he shares with seven other people -- all originating from different countries in Europe.

L'AUBERGE ESPAGNOLE which literally translates to THE SPANISH INN in English and titled EURO PUDDING internationally, is funny, unique, authentic, interesting, witty and absolutely exceptional. It clearly showed the life of an outsider amongst other outsiders in a foreign land. Indeed, a very enjoyable film!

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