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Me, Myself & Her

Lesbian protagonists are far from common in Italian films, which makes Maria Sole Tognazzi’s Me, Myself & Her a trailblazer of sorts, albeit one that renders serious relationship issues in a charmingly humorous and universally watchable fashion. 

Having spent five years together, Marina (Sabrina Ferilli, The Great Beauty, LIFF 13) and Federica (Margherita Buy, Mia Madre, LIFF 15) are, basically, like an old married couple. But whereas former actress-turned-restaurateur Marina is totally at ease with her sexuality, architect Federica can’t ignore her heterosexual past or the opinion of others. Consequently, the bounds of their relationship get properly tested when a man enters the equation.  

With its travel-brochure depiction of Italy and this attractive couple’s aspirational lifestyle, Me, Myself & Her creates a cinematic world that is easy on the eye.

Director:
Maria Sole Tognazzi
Cast:
Margherita Buy, Sabrina Ferilli, Fausto Maria Sciarappa, Alessia Barela, Domenico Diele, Antonio Zavatteri, Massimiliano Gallo
ITALY 2015 • 102 MIN • ROMANTIC COMEDY
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This irresistible romance is as refreshing as a Mediterranean vacation.
Film Society Lincoln Center
Director:
Maria Sole Tognazzi

Born in Rome in 1971, Maria Sole Tognazzi is a multi award-winning director who is known for Past Perfect (2003), Ritratto di mio padre (2010) and previous festival highlights The Man Who Loves (LIFF 2009), and A Five Star Life (LIFF 2014). Me, Myself & Her is her seventh film.

  • Winner Best Original Story, Nastro d’Argento (Silver Ribbon) Awards 2016
    IN COMPETITION Bastia Italian Film Festival 2016