Mid-August Lunch (2008)

★ 6.8 1h 15m 144 votes IMDb
Comedy
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Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.

Mid-August Lunch

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Cast

Gianni Di Gregorio
Gianni Di Gregorio as Gianni Age 77 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Alfonso Santagata
Alfonso Santagata as Alfonso Age 79 · San Paolo di Civitate, Foggia
Director Gianni Di Gregorio
Cast Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Marina Cacciotti, Luigi Marchetti, Alfonso Santagata, Marcello Ottolenghi, Petre Rosu, Biagio Ursitti

Audience Reviews

FerdinandoLM 8/10 Jul 01, 2026
Mid August Lunch divides with its minimalist approach. While some viewers would dismiss the narrative as forgettable and pointless, arguing it lacks real emotional weight, others celebrate its undeniable charm. The movie avoids a caustic perspective on aging, choosing instead to present a gentle, leisurely look at a man managing a lively group of older women. It succeeds as a saddening slice of Italian life.

A very modest production, yet truly engaging.

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