Liebes Tagebuch (1993)

Liebes Tagebuch: Directed by Nanni Moretti. With Nanni Moretti, Giovanna Bozzolo, Sebastiano Nardone, Antonio Petrocelli. Director Nanni Moretti takes a mordant look at Italian life through three antological vignettes presented as the chapters of an open diary.

“What sheer audacity it must take to write, direct and star in your own film. And on top of that, he cast himself in a sympathetic role. Okay, it was somewhat autobiographical. But this film (and in other ways his film The Sonu0026#39;s Room) seems like Morettiu0026#39;s testament to his own fortitude, appreciation of simple things, humbleness, and ability to elicit sympathy. Why say these things about yourself? Why not wait for someone else to say them about you? That aside, the real things that ruin the film are Morettiu0026#39;s face and his manor. He looks and acts pompous, like Donald Trump or something. He horribly mis-cast himself! Only see this film if you want to appreciate/ridicule Morettiu0026#39;s sheer audacity and pomposity.”