The Defendant (2020)

"It is a beautiful, universal, heartbreaking observation from a filmmaker fully invested in his story and characters..."

Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2019/5/15/litigante-the-defendant.html

This is writer and director Franco Lolli's second feature film after 'Rodri', and it debuted opening at the Cannes Critics Week in 2019. I really hope 'Litigante' finds its audience, because there is so much to love about this picture. This is an authentic and tender exploration of a family, bookended with delicate - and seemingly organic - family moments. It will leave you smiling, reflective, teary, and hopefully above all else, inspired.
- Joel Kalkopf

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-litigante-an-authentic-and-tender-character-piece