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Letizia Lamartire's Debut Film 'Saremo giovani e bellissimi' Premieres at Venice Film Festival

festival-fair · 2026-05-04

Letizia Lamartire's debut feature 'Saremo giovani e bellissimi' premiered at the 2018 Venice Film Festival. The film explores the complex relationship between mother Isabella (Barbora Bobulova) and son Bruno (Alessandro Piavani), both musicians. Lamartire, who studied at a conservatory, personally taught Piavani guitar. The music, composed by Matteo Buzzanca, is integral to the narrative, acting as a third protagonist that replaces dialogue in key scenes. The soundtrack spans 1990s Italian pop, contemporary music, and a original song 'Tic Tac' inspired by late-80s Vanessa Paradis. The film is part of the Settimana Critica section.

Key facts

  • Letizia Lamartire's debut feature 'Saremo giovani e bellissimi' premiered at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.
  • The film stars Barbora Bobulova as Isabella and Alessandro Piavani as Bruno.
  • The story centers on a mother-son relationship complicated by their shared passion for music.
  • Lamartire taught Piavani guitar herself, drawing on her conservatory experience.
  • Music is described as the film's third protagonist, composed by Matteo Buzzanca.
  • The soundtrack includes 1990s Italian pop, contemporary music, and an original song 'Tic Tac'.
  • 'Tic Tac' is inspired by late-80s Vanessa Paradis and may become a hit.
  • The film is part of the Settimana Critica (Critics' Week) section of the festival.

Entities

Artists

  • Letizia Lamartire
  • Barbora Bobulova
  • Alessandro Piavani
  • Matteo Buzzanca
  • Vanessa Paradis

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Venice Film Festival
  • Settimana Critica

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

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