Forever Blues
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| name = Forever Blues
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| director = Franco Nero
| writer =
| starring = Franco Nero
| music = Lino Patruno
| cinematography = Giovanni Cavallini
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| released = {{Film date|2005}}
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| language = Italian
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Forever Blues is a 2005 Italian drama film written, directed and starred by Franco Nero, at his debut as director.{{cite news|last=Renato Massaccesi|title=Forever Blues|url=http://www.filmfilm.it/film.asp?idfilm=26754|accessdate=31 July 2012|newspaper=FilmFilm.it|date=17 March 2006}} It is loosely based on the drama with the same name by Enrico Bernard.{{cite news|last=Mauro Manciotti|title=Patruno & Minoprio, il blues che ha incantato Franco Nero|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2006/05/07/patruno-minoprio-il-blues-che-ha.html?ref=search|accessdate=31 July 2012|newspaper=La Repubblica|date=5 May 2006}} At the time of its release the film was openly praised by Italian first lady Franca Ciampi, wife of President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, that defined the film as "educational, emotional, bright and poetic".{{cite news|last=Stefania Miretti|title=Il Gusto di sua Franchezza per il film buono "Forever Blues"|url=http://www.lastampa.it/_web/cmstp/tmplRubriche/editoriali/gEditoriali.asp?ID_blog=25&ID_articolo=758&ID_sezione=29|accessdate=31 July 2012|newspaper=La Stampa|date=1 April 2006}}
Cast
- Daniele Piamonti: Marco
- Franco Nero: Luca
- Valentina Mezzacappa: Marco's lover
- Robert Madison: Marco adult
- Minnie Minoprio: the singer
Insight
Forever Blues explores themes of generational relationships, the healing power of music, and the pursuit of redemption. The film stands out for its nuanced depiction of the bond between the central characters, Marco and Luca, who represent different generations grappling with their respective emotional struggles. This universal theme resonated strongly with audiences who value heartfelt storytelling, offering a poignant reflection on how music can bridge emotional divides and foster personal growth.
Reception
=Critical response=
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Forever Blues garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics. Giancarlo Zappoli, writing for Mymovies.it, gave the film a 2 out of 5 stars review.{{cite web|url=https://www.mymovies.it/dizionario/recensione.asp?id=43464|title=Forever Blues (2005)|last=Zappoli|first=Giancarlo|website=Mymovies.it|access-date=27 May 2021|language=Italian}} Bruno Trigo, writing for Cinema4Stelle, gave the film a 1.5 out of 4 stars review.{{cite web|url=http://www.cinema4stelle.it/RecensioneForeverBlues.htm|title=forever blues recensione|last=Trigo|first=Bruno|website=Cinema4Stelle|access-date=27 May 2021|language=Italian}}
=Award=
Franco Nero received a "Special Jury Award" for Forever Blues at the 2006 Globo d'oro.{{cite web|url=https://www.screenweek.it/stars/7487|title=Biografia di Franco Nero|website=Screenweek.it|access-date=26 May 2021|language=Italian|trans-title=Biography of Franco Nero}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0805327}}
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