Paolo Virzì's Cinque secondi is the story about the encounter between a dishevelled man who lives in the stables of a decaying Tuscan villa and dynamic, pregnant girl who moves into the noble residence that once belonged to her family with some friends. The man stifles his feelings of guilt over a family tragedy by living a reserved and solitary life; she devotes her energy to tending the land and restoring the estate's now-dead vineyard. Adriano Sereni (Valerio Mastandrea) and Matilde Guelfi Camajani (Galatea Bellugi) will learn from each other what it means to be a father, to become a parent, and the meaning of family.
The protagonists’ lives follow the course of the nature that surrounds them, especially the neglected vineyard that, when properly cared for, produces a wine that inspires euphoria. "The countryside around the villa is far from the way Tuscany is usually depicted: it's not picturesque, nor touristy, nor even reassuring," comments Paolo Virzì.
The film's main location is in the estate of the castle in Torrimpietra (a hamlet of Fiumicino), divided into two private properties. The first, the former stables, has been renovated and converted into a private residence. The other, adjacent to the stables, is a villa whose interior was completely transformed by production designer Sonia Peng to convey a sense of bygone grandeur with a patina that evokes the passing of time.
The countryside that passes for Tuscany (although the film was shot entirely in Lazio) and cheerful flashback scenes on the lake are counterbalanced by shots of the city. Rome appears busy, crowded, noisy. It is discomfiting for Adriano who has imposed a life of solitude on himself. His only incentive to visit the city is to see his son: in a courtroom, at school, at the tennis club on the Tiber, where he meets his gaze while keeping his distance. Locations in Rome include the Circolo delle Poste, the Istituto Storico Arma del Genio, Villa Maruffi.
In addition to Rome, other locations included the coastline, specifically Palidoro (Fiumicino), in the station area, Ceri (Cerveteri), and a private beach between Santa Marinella and Tarquinia.
Paolo Virzì's Cinque secondi is the story about the encounter between a dishevelled man who lives in the stables of a decaying Tuscan villa and dynamic, pregnant girl who moves into the noble residence that once belonged to her family with some friends. The man stifles his feelings of guilt over a family tragedy by living a reserved and solitary life; she devotes her energy to tending the land and restoring the estate's now-dead vineyard. Adriano Sereni (Valerio Mastandrea) and Matilde Guelfi Camajani (Galatea Bellugi) will learn from each other what it means to be a father, to become a parent, and the meaning of family.
The protagonists’ lives follow the course of the nature that surrounds them, especially the neglected vineyard that, when properly cared for, produces a wine that inspires euphoria. "The countryside around the villa is far from the way Tuscany is usually depicted: it's not picturesque, nor touristy, nor even reassuring," comments Paolo Virzì.
The film's main location is in the estate of the castle in Torrimpietra (a hamlet of Fiumicino), divided into two private properties. The first, the former stables, has been renovated and converted into a private residence. The other, adjacent to the stables, is a villa whose interior was completely transformed by production designer Sonia Peng to convey a sense of bygone grandeur with a patina that evokes the passing of time.
The countryside that passes for Tuscany (although the film was shot entirely in Lazio) and cheerful flashback scenes on the lake are counterbalanced by shots of the city. Rome appears busy, crowded, noisy. It is discomfiting for Adriano who has imposed a life of solitude on himself. His only incentive to visit the city is to see his son: in a courtroom, at school, at the tennis club on the Tiber, where he meets his gaze while keeping his distance. Locations in Rome include the Circolo delle Poste, the Istituto Storico Arma del Genio, Villa Maruffi.
In addition to Rome, other locations included the coastline, specifically Palidoro (Fiumicino), in the station area, Ceri (Cerveteri), and a private beach between Santa Marinella and Tarquinia.
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
credit: Antonello&Montesi
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
credit: Antonello&Montesi
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
Valerio Mastandrea, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
Valerio Mastandrea, Paolo VIrzì
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
Valerio Mastandrea
Copyright: credit: Antonello&Montesi
Galatea Bellugi
GreenBoo Production, Indiana Production, Motorino Amaranto, Vision Distribution
A dishevelled man lives alone in the renovated stables of Villa Guelfi, an uninhabited and dilapidated mansion. He spends his days doing nothing, smoking his Tuscan cigar and avoiding contact with people. When a community of young men and women settles in the villa, intending to tend the fields and the abandoned vineyards, he is irritated and wants to kick them out. Among the students, recent graduates, agronomists, is Matilde who was born there and as a child worked in the vineyard with her grandfather, Count Guelfo Guelfi. As the seasons pass, his conflict with the group transforms into coexistence, eventually becoming an alliance and brusque Adriano finds himself caring for Countess Matilde, who is pregnant by one of the boys...
