The Guest
By Duccio Chiarini
Country: Italy, Switzerland, France
Language: Italian
Original title: L'Ospite
Casting: Daniele Parisi, Silvia d’Amico, Anna Bellato, Thony
Production year: 2018
Runtime: 01h34
Production company: Mood Film
After a sudden crisis with his girlfriend Chiara, 38-year-old Guido ends up sleeping on the couches of his friends. As he starts witnessing other people’s lives from a different perspective, he discovers aspects of relationships that he never noticed before.
Locarno IFF 2018 – Piazza Grande
Chicago IFF 2018 – Comedy Program
Vancouver Italian Film Festival 2019
Torino FF 2018 – Festa Mobile – Torino Film Lab Section
FICBAQ 2019 – Blue Lobster Competition
Espoo Ciné IFF 2019
« Very enjoyable...this Locarno Piazza Grande title should find a measure of commercial success even beyond Italy’s borders. » - The Hollywood Reporter
« A subtle film about how difficult it is for men to face the choices that women now allow themselves, L'Ospite is built on a beautiful balance between concrete situation and emotion. » - Le Monde
