The First Beautiful Thing (2010)
Original title: La prima cosa bella
The First Beautiful Thing is a 2010 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Paolo Virzì, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti and Stefania Sandrelli.
The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later.
Quick answers
What is The First Beautiful Thing about?
The film tells the story of the Michelucci family, from the nineteen-seventies to the present day: the central character is the stunningly beautiful Anna, the lively, frivolous and sometimes embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria. Everything begins in the Summer of 1971, at the annual Summer beauty pageant held at Livorno’s most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned “Most Beautiful Mother”, unwittingly stirring the violent jealousy of her husband. From then on, chaos strikes the family and for Anna, Bruno and his sister Valeria, it is the start of an adventure that will only end thirty years later.
When was The First Beautiful Thing released?
The First Beautiful Thing was released on 15 January 2010.
How long is The First Beautiful Thing?
The First Beautiful Thing runs 2h 2m.
Who made The First Beautiful Thing?
The First Beautiful Thing was directed by Paolo Virzì.
Where can I watch The First Beautiful Thing?
The First Beautiful Thing is available on Hoopla and Kanopy.
Where to watch The First Beautiful Thing
Cast
- Valerio Mastandrea as Bruno Michelucci
- Micaela Ramazzotti as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci 1971-1981
- Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci 2009
- Claudia Pandolfi as Valeria Michelucci
- Marco Messeri as Il Nesi
- Fabrizia Sacchi as Sandra
- Aurora Frasca as Valeria Michelucci 1971
- Giacomo Bibbiani as Bruno Michelucci 1971
- Giulia Burgalassi as Valeria Michelucci 1981
- Francesco Rapalino as Bruno Michelucci 1981
- Sergio Albelli as Mario Michelucci
- Isabella Cecchi as Zia Leda Nigiotti