First Love (2004)
Original title: Primo amore
First Love is a 2004 Italian-language drama movie directed by Matteo Garrone, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Michela Cescon, Vitaliano Trevisan and Roberto Comacchio.
Vittorio is looking for a woman who matches his ideal. Through a classified ad he meets Sonia, a sweet, pleasant, intelligent girl. However, she weighs 125 pounds -- which according to Vittorio is way too much. A goldsmith by trade, Vittorio is obsessed with the desire to shape Sonia's body and mind as does a fire with gold. Almost imperceptibly Sonia becomes a passive participant and the relationship grows into a reciprocal masochistic game. When the two lovers isolate themselves in a country house in the Veneto hills, they dangerously lose touch with reality and the rest of the world.
Quick answers
What is First Love about?
Vittorio is looking for a woman who matches his ideal. Through a classified ad he meets Sonia, a sweet, pleasant, intelligent girl. However, she weighs 125 pounds -- which according to Vittorio is way too much. A goldsmith by trade, Vittorio is obsessed with the desire to shape Sonia's body and mind as does a fire with gold. Almost imperceptibly Sonia becomes a passive participant and the relationship grows into a reciprocal masochistic game. When the two lovers isolate themselves in a country house in the Veneto hills, they dangerously lose touch with reality and the rest of the world.
When was First Love released?
First Love was released on 13 February 2004.
How long is First Love?
First Love runs 1h 40m.
Who made First Love?
First Love was directed by Matteo Garrone.
Cast
- Michela Cescon as Sonia
- Vitaliano Trevisan as Vittorio
- Roberto Comacchio as Fratello di Sonia
- Alberto Re as Medico
- Paolo Capoduro as Paolo
- Elvezia Allari as Anna
- Antonella Mazzuccato as Antonella
- Gianluca Moretto as Mopi
- Marco Manzardo as Marco
- Antonio Viero as Mario
- Deni Viero as Figlio di Mario
- Claudio Manuzzato as Cuoco