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Looking for Alibrandi (2000)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2001 Wide

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A teenage girl confronts the crises of growing up -- some typical, some unusual -- in this drama. Josie (Pia Miranda) is the 17-year-old daughter of Christina Alibrandi (Greta Scacchi), a single mother and member of a large extended family of Sicilian immigrants living in Sydney, Australia. While Josie loves her mother, she's grown weary of her strict family, especially her grandmother Nonna Katia (Elena Cotta). The fact that her relatives still have issues with Christina raising her child out

Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Kate Woods

Written By: Melina Marchetta

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2001 Wide

Cast

Graeme Blundell
Ron Bishop
Anthony LaPaglia
Michael Andretti
Ned Manning
Mr. Coote
Greta Scacchi
Christina Alibrandi
Kerry Walker
Sister Louise
Pia Miranda
Josiephine Alibrandi
Elena Cotta

Critic Reviews for Looking for Alibrandi

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"a remarkably fresh, energetic celebration of youth and culture."

July 16, 2001 Comment

Mark Freeman

Critical Eye

It may be a little film, but it speaks from the heart.

May 22, 2001 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Andrew Howe

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Terrific comedy of an Italian-Australian schoolgirl's life with her relationships and fantasties that reminds me from my favourite US TV series' Ally McBeal. Pia Miranda does an excellent performance in this Aussie cult film.

July 8, 2007

Dean McKenna

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I don't even know what to say about this movie. It just made me feel...so much. & I could really relate. Incredible film. + love the accent! ;)

October 11, 2007

Lilah Kay

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