Sometimes real life and what is depicted in movies, or plays, have a way to get mixed up. This is the case with this story in which actors audition for a film that will mark them for life. When Stefano, the principal actor in a movie in preproduction, is asked to read opposite an inexperienced actress. Something happens from the moment they are seated next to each other that changes their lives. Stefano, who is obviously more experienced, feels the attraction for Laura, that is finally chosen by the director to appear in the main role.
This film within a film technique has been done before. What is really interesting is that what started as a casting problem, evolves into a real romance by the leading stars. In the film, they are supposed to be characters in a period film that evokes a take on "Camille". Laura who plays Eleonora, is the mistress of a powerful nobleman. Stefano, plays Federico, the man who falls for Eleonora, a woman of a different social status, and viewed by the society types as a vulgar interloper imposed by the Count.
Laura gets much more than what she bargained for. Jealousy, and ego play a good part in the way Stefano reacts when his co-star is seen being courted to appear in another film. Eventually, Laura feels she must get away from Stefano to be on her own, carrying a deep secret no one knows about.
Giuseppe Piccione, the director, and co-writer, makes a good impression with this love story that pits the lovers to make decisions they will ultimately regret. The talented Luigi LoCascio is seen as Stefano, the actor who is blown by the inexperienced woman that gets to be his lover. Sandra Ceccarelli, on the other hand, is marvelous as the aspiring actress. Mr. LoCascio, who is first seen with a beard, looks different from other films he has been in recently. This was a bit disconcerting since he appears to be someone else.
This film within a film technique has been done before. What is really interesting is that what started as a casting problem, evolves into a real romance by the leading stars. In the film, they are supposed to be characters in a period film that evokes a take on "Camille". Laura who plays Eleonora, is the mistress of a powerful nobleman. Stefano, plays Federico, the man who falls for Eleonora, a woman of a different social status, and viewed by the society types as a vulgar interloper imposed by the Count.
Laura gets much more than what she bargained for. Jealousy, and ego play a good part in the way Stefano reacts when his co-star is seen being courted to appear in another film. Eventually, Laura feels she must get away from Stefano to be on her own, carrying a deep secret no one knows about.
Giuseppe Piccione, the director, and co-writer, makes a good impression with this love story that pits the lovers to make decisions they will ultimately regret. The talented Luigi LoCascio is seen as Stefano, the actor who is blown by the inexperienced woman that gets to be his lover. Sandra Ceccarelli, on the other hand, is marvelous as the aspiring actress. Mr. LoCascio, who is first seen with a beard, looks different from other films he has been in recently. This was a bit disconcerting since he appears to be someone else.