riprendere

Riprendere is an Italian drama film released in 2007. It was written and directed by Michele Cardone, who also served as executive producer for the project. The film’s narrative is focused on the themes of memory, identity and the rupture of family ties, and it is set in the contemporary landscape of rural Italy. The storyline follows the protagonist, Franco, a middle‑aged man dealing with a long‑standing estrangement from his estranged mother. The plot unfolds as Franco returns to his hometown for a family funeral, and the re‑establishment of old connections triggers a series of memories and revelations that have lingered for decades.

The principal cast includes Marco Bianchi in the role of Franco, Alessandra Rossi portraying the mother, and supporting performances by Luca Fortunato, Valentina Greco and Gianni Di Stasio. The ensemble was praised for its natural performances and the way they conveyed the film’s emotional depth. Music was composed by Sofia Bianchi and incorporates an original score interwoven with traditional Italian folk melodies. The cinematography was done by Andrea D'Amico and the work was noted for its muted color palette and use of long, steady shots that captured the quiet, also revealing the tensions between the characters.

Differences were acknowledged during its release, but the dominant consensus across film critics was the film’s strong thematic focus and the sensitivity of its portrayal of complex family dynamics. Most critics agreed that the film presents a portrait of an Italian family that is surrounded by triggers and memories which are rarely addressed in mainstream cinema. It earned an audience of twenty‑five thousand viewers within its first two weeks of screening in Italian cinema halls. The film was entered into the International Film Festival in Florence in 2007, where it received the Best Original Score award. In 2008 the film was nominated for the Italian Film Awards. The film remains part of the Italian arthouse circuit and is screened in retrospectives that focus on contemporary Italian cinema.