Pianoforte is a 1984 Italian drama film. It is the debut film of director Francesca Comencini. Pianoforte won the "De Sica" award at the 1984 Venice Film Festival.
For her performance Giulia Boschi, at her film debut, was awarded as best actress at the Rio de Janeiro Film Festival and won a Silver Ribbon for best new actress.
Cast Giulia Boschi as Maria François as Paolo Giovannella Grifeo as Alessandra Karl Zinny as Robertino Marie-Christine Barrault as Maria's mother Antonio Piovanelli as the Doctor Roberto Bonanni as Andrea
Production The film is loosely based on the autobiographical experiences of the director, depicting her relationship with journalist (1949 –1982) and their struggles with heroin addiction.
Reception Italian critic Tullio Kezich noted: "Viewers are touched by an often painful sincerity, which contrasts with the film's overly polished execution".
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