Beautifully shot and conceived Italian film about a man with AIDS having to take stock of the reality of what others see as life when he is faced with the reality of a totally different life; a life that he knows will lead sooner, rather than later, to death. The things that always kept his life "stable" fall by the wayside as his reality becomes filled with pills, transfusions, solicitous friends, a caretaker lover, a selfish sister and, finally, the first "free" love of his life.
If you are looking for an uplifting film, look elsewhere. GIORNI is unrelentingly bleak, especially as juxtaposed against the rich color and vibrancy of Rome. As well made and acted as it is, it is far more haunted than haunting. Though one is pulled into the plot and stays involved, the ending leaves you depressed and unfulfilled.
Worthwhile, but not a must!
If you are looking for an uplifting film, look elsewhere. GIORNI is unrelentingly bleak, especially as juxtaposed against the rich color and vibrancy of Rome. As well made and acted as it is, it is far more haunted than haunting. Though one is pulled into the plot and stays involved, the ending leaves you depressed and unfulfilled.
Worthwhile, but not a must!