NEVER TOO LATE FOR LOVE / ASTOLFO

NEVER TOO LATE FOR LOVE / ASTOLFO – Italy-France, 2022, 97 min., Romance

Director: Gianni Di Gregorio

Writer: Gianni Di Gregorio

Cast: Gianni Di Gregorio, Stefania Sandrelli, Gigio Morra, Alfonso Santagata, Mauro Lamantia, Alberto Testone, Agnese Nano, Simone Colombari, Biagio Forestieri, Mariagrazia Pompei

Astolfo, a retired professor evicted from his apartment, decides to move into an old noble but decrepit palace, the last remnant of his family patrimony in a remote village of Abruzzo, where he hasn’t been for decades. Soon enough, as a newcomer, he befriends a vagabond, a retired chef and a young handyman. A group of four live harmoniously at his place when he comes across Stefania, a charming and generous woman of his age. Astolfo falls in love and struggles with feelings he thought belonged to the past. Encouraged by his loyal group, Astolfo makes a brave step and learns delightedly that it’s never too late to fall in love.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:

2023, David di Donatello Awards

Nomination for Best Original Screenplay – Gianni Di Gregorio and Marco Pettenello

2023, Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists

Best Comedy Nomination and Best Comedy Actress Nomination for Stefania Sandrelli