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RED LIKE THE SKY (ROSSO COME IL CIELO)

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Rating

5

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

On Screen: 4:30pm or 7:30pm (You Pick!)

AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres (Auditorium #9)

Cinema Chat and Introduction begins 15 minutes prior to screenings

Discussion follows screenings

In Association with the San Diego Italian Film Festival

RED LIKE THE SKY (ROSSO COME IL CIELO)

RED LIKE THE SKY is inspired by the true story of Mirco Mencacci, one of the most gifted Italian sound editors working today, who happens to be blind. A small village in Tuscany, 1971. Mirco is a bright, lively 10-year-old, crazy about the movies - especially Westerns and adventure films. His father, an incurable idealist, is a truck driver. One day, while Mirco is playing with an old rifle, the gun accidentally goes off; the boy is shot in the head. He survives, but loses his sight. At that time, Italian law considered blind people hopelessly handicapped, and did not permit them to attend public school. Hence, young Mirco's parents are forced to shut their son up in a "special school for the blind": the David Chiossone Institute in Genoa. In the beginning Mirco does not accept his new condition. But he is feisty and determined. Then he finds an old tape recorder and a few used reels...

Running Time: 96 Minutes / Unrated

PLEASE NOTE: RED LIKE THE SKY is in Italian with English Subtitles.

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21-Nov-12: Mroe - Rating: 5

I understand now why you, Andy, fought for so long to bring us this movie and I truly appreciate your efforts because it was worth the wait.

Why when we grow up do we lose the ability to simplify our lives and lack seeing the beauty in the world that those without sight can and who “see” the world far clearer than those with sight do? This movie was so inspiring and such a pleasant reminder that we should really “stop and smell the roses” and not give up on things or rather people who might be different than others. There is a very good message in this movie and I wish more people could view this film in hopes to spread that sentiment.

15-Nov-12: Jim - Rating: 5

The movie starts with what seemed like a poorly contrived accident. It’s a curious boy and a loaded gun which results in a tragedy to a real person. From there on it pulls you in to the difficult transition from a sighted to a blind young boy. The feel of this small village setting to the school for the blind was a shock well translated by the film. Difficult minding by the staff and the almost happy accident of finding a tape recorder soon lead to inspiration and a creative outlet for Mirco. His small rebellion and friendship with Francesca are both innocent and believable. His experiences with the school bully become a nice surprise. A fantastic story well told in film. Why it isn’t available in NTSC 1 format in English subtitles for the American market is hard to understand. I loved it and it was a happy tear I shed for this story.

14-Nov-12: judy s - Rating: 5

Thanks Andy. Masterly. Memorable. Magical.

13-Nov-12: Jim - Rating: 5

Wow wow wow! This movie is clearly the reason I belong to the cinema society! What a wonderful film! The magic of "seeing" the world through kid eyes. The best of the human spirit. Andy, you called it when you noted that none of the kids were acting, they just were. So thankful you were able to show us this film. And what a loss for the rest of the country that they won't see it.