Movies and TvShows featuring "northern-italy" theme.
In 1980s Italy, romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father's research assistant. In the summer of 1983, somewhere in northern Italy, seventeen-year-old Elio Perlman (Timothee Chalamet) is living with his parents (Michael Stuhlbarg and Amira Casar). His father, a professor of archaeology, has a graduate student come every summer to help with his research, and this year's student, Oliver (Armie Hammer) arrives to stay with the Perlmans. Elio gives up his room so Oliver can stay in there. With not much else to do, the two begin spending time together, with Elio showing Oliver around. The cerebral Elio finds gregarious Oliver to be arrogant - he doesn't like him very much. When everyone is out sunbathing and playing volleyball, Oliver lightly massages Elio's shoulder, and he recoils at the touch. But as Oliver continues prodding the moody Elio to hang out, they develop a back and forth banter. Elio writes to himself that he was too harsh to Oliver at first, he thought Oliver didn't like him. One night in town, Elio and his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel) see Oliver dancing and kissing a local girl, Chiara. The DJ plays 'Love My Way,' and Elio joins the dancing - afterward, he and Marzia go swimming in the night. The next day, he tells Oliver he almost had sex with her. Elio becomes increasingly interested in Oliver, tagging along on an excavation to spend time with him. Elio's mother reads a story about a knight who is unable to tell a princess he loves her. 'Is it better to speak or to die?' asks the prince. On a trip into town, Elio, without saying it explicitly, lets Oliver know he has feelings for him. Oliver tells him to pretend he never said that. On the way home, Elio takes Oliver to a creek that he calls his place. After playing in the water, they lay out in the sun and share a kiss. Elio wants to keep going, but Oliver tells him they haven't done anything wrong yet and should leave it there. Elio begins wearing a Jewish star necklace just like Oliver's, but Oliver is seemingly nowhere to be found over the next few days, seemingly avoiding Elio. Elio begins spending more time with Marzia. She tells Elio she's worried he's going to hurt her. He assuages her, and the two finally have sex. Elio writes and throws out note after note to Oliver - he finally settles on 'can't stand the silence, need to speak to you,' and leaves it under Oliver's door. He gets a note back that says, 'grow up. I'll see you at midnight.' Elio has sex with Marzia again, and then that evening goes to see Oliver. The two finally sleep together. Oliver tells Elio, 'Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine.' Elio calls Oliver Elio. Oliver calls Elio Oliver. The next day, Oliver goes into town, and Elio follows him. Oliver is happy they slept together, but doesn't want Elio to regret anything. He worries he might mess him up. Elio just wants to be with Oliver, he says. Later, Elio is eating a peach and uses it to masturbate with. He finishes in the peach and leaves it on the dresser. When Oliver finds him later, he realizes what happened and goes to playfully eat the peach when Elio bursts into tears. He doesn't want Oliver to go. They continue spending time together, getting closer and more and more intimate. Marzia comes by to look for Elio, wondering why he's disappeared on her. He can't provide any explanation, leaving her devastated. Oliver's last stop before leaving the country is three days working in Bergamo. Elio's parents think it might be nice for Elio to go with him, so Oliver says goodbye to the Perlmans and the two of them take a bus to Bergamo. Alone together, the two see the sights, go out in the evening, and get drunk. Oliver hears 'Love My Way' playing from a car and runs towards it, dancing to the song. Finally, Oliver has to leave, and the two have a long hug goodbye. Elio watches Oliver get on the train and leave, and calls his mother to come pick him up from the station. He cries during the car ride home. Back in town, he encounters Marzia. She tells him she isn't mad at him, and the two agree to always be friends. Mr. Perlman notices how sad Elio is, and tells him that what he had with Oliver was a truly special friendship - more than a friendship. He tells Elio not to cut himself off from his feelings to not feel grief because then you lose the ability to feel the kind of joy he felt with Oliver. He tells him he came close, but never had the kind of connection that they had. The following winter, snow is everywhere. Chanukah candles are lit and latkes (traditional potato pancakes) are being prepared for the holiday dinner. Elio answers the ringing phone: it's Oliver calling. They tell each other they miss each other, then Oliver shares his news: he's engaged. The Perlmans jump on the line to say hello but then leave Elio and Oliver to speak. Elio tells Oliver they know about them, Oliver guessed as much. He says they always treated him like one of the family, as a son-in-law. They call each other by their names one more time, and Oliver tells Elio he remembers everything. Elio goes and sits in front of the fireplace, eyes welling up with tears as dinner is about to be served.
The Name of the Rose is a gripping TV show set in 14th-century Italy. It follows a Franciscan monk and his young apprentice as they arrive at an isolated monastery. Together, they must solve a series of mysterious murders that threaten to tear the monastery apart. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets, heresy, and religious zealotry. The show explores themes of power, corruption, and the clash between reason and faith.
Countess Anna Guerrieri, a rich and provocative noblewoman, marries Romano, an important fascist who is very loyal to the party. Sadly his sexual performance is found very lacking by the Countess, and so frustrated, she decides to look elsewhere for satisfaction and ends up setting her sights on Stefano, a naive and inexperienced young nephew undergraduate who has recently arrived from the provinces.
Balaban, a soldier in the Janissary army, settles in Moena in northern Italy after the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and fights for the rights of the local people.
Enrico Pocchini is a kind-hearted schoolboy with a strong sense of justice who lives in the Italian town of Torino. As a new term starts, he loses his beloved teacher, Miss Delacci, who is replaced by the stern Sr. Pelboni. Eventually, the boys in Enrico's class come to respect Sr. Pelboni, and learn about love, life and human kindness.
Hidden Away is a biographical drama film that tells the story of a painter's life. Set in Switzerland during World War Two, the film explores the themes of poverty, mental illness, and isolation that the artist battles with. The story is told in an in-medias-res style, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the protagonist. Hidden Away delves into the world of outsider art and captures the journey of an artist in Northern Italy.
Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare is a docudrama that follows the life of Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general who waged war against the Roman Republic in the 3rd century BC. The movie explores his strategic brilliance, his battles against the Roman army, and his famous crossing of the Alps with elephants.
Bitter Rice is a crime drama set in the Po Valley in Italy. It follows a small-time crook who becomes involved in a jewel heist, a love quadrangle, and the moral reformation of a working-class poor. The story unfolds against the backdrop of rice paddies, beauty contests, boogie-woogie dancing, and heavy rain. It explores themes of femininity, female solidarity, and the exploitation of women in post-World War II Italy.
A teenage girl falls in love with a man who works in live sex shows, and who just happens to be having an affair with the girl's stepmother--with her father's knowledge.
In this drama and romance film set in Italy in the 1920s, a genius chess player named Luzhin falls in love with a girl named Natalia. As he competes in a chess tournament, he faces increasing pressure and experiences a nervous breakdown. The film explores themes of love, obsession, deception, and loyalty.
Rainbow: A Private Affair is a drama and romance movie that takes place in Northern Italy during World War Two. It revolves around unrequited love and explores the struggles and challenges faced by individuals during wartime. Based on a novel, the movie delves into the experiences of the characters amidst the backdrop of war and the complexities of their relationships.
During the Napoleonic War, the Marquise of O is saved from a rape attempt by a mysterious suitor. She discovers she is pregnant but has no memory of how it happened. As she navigates the challenges of society's expectations and her own feelings, she must decide whether to accept her suitor's proposal and raise the child or reject him and face the consequences. A captivating story of love, family, and personal choices.
During World War II, a group of convicts is assembled for a daring rescue mission in Nazi-occupied France. They must infiltrate enemy lines and carry out the deadly mission to save the lives of Allied soldiers. Along the way, they face treacherous obstacles, dangerous battles, and unexpected alliances.
In the year 1952, a series of mysterious events plague a quiet countryside village in Northern Italy. A priest discovers sinister forces at play, as the town falls under the influence of a malevolent entity. With rural Gothic and satanic undertones, 'Il signor Diavolo' explores the clash between religion and evil.
In a small town in northern Italy in the 1960s, a teacher experiences a series of surreal events that challenge his sanity. From dealing with unfaithful wives to class tensions and unexpected surprises, the teacher's life takes a bizarre and comedic turn.
As God Commands is a gripping drama set in Northern Italy, exploring themes of murder, unemployment, sexual harassment, drug use, and violence. The story centers around a father-son relationship and the tragic death of a friend, based on the novel of the same name.
In 17th-century Northern Italy, a seductive love triangle unfolds in the royal court. As a nobleman becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman, their illicit affair threatens to destroy them all. Meanwhile, the kingdom faces the deadly threat of smallpox, adding to the tension and danger. Based on a novel, this period drama explores themes of love, power, and self-destructiveness.
Nicky and Marta, brother and sister, reunite in their childhood home in the Venetian countryside. Accompanied by Claudia and her lover, as well as Nicky's partner, Picchio, they plan to spend a Sunday together when fate intervenes.
During the Italian Wars in the 16th century, a soldier in Northern Italy faces the harsh realities of war, including darkness, fog, amputations, and gunshots. He navigates through the complexities of army life while trying to survive in an epic battle for his country.
We Believed is a historical drama set in the 19th century, during the time of Italian unification. It follows the story of a group of friends who become involved in the political intrigue and revolutionary movements of the time. The film explores themes of disillusionment, betrayal, and the growing apart of friends as Italy's struggle for independence unfolds.