Italy: Love It, or Leave It
Gustav Hofer, Luca Ragazzi
| Germany, Italy
| 2012
| 75 min
Sipping caffé, riding a vespa, exploring ancient ruins: Italy conjures many a romantic vision. But faced with an increasingly lower standard of living, economic woes, and political disharmony, Italian lovers Luca and Gustav must decide: stay in Italy, or test their fortunes elsewhere, like so many other young Italians. Looking for answers, they embark on a six-month road trip around the famous sites of this fallen giant in a vintage red Fiat 500. This heart-warming documentary poses some tough questions about the filmmakers’ beloved country, as they search for reasons to stay and get ever closer to their final decision: Italy, love it or leave it?
Director Gustav Hofer, Luca Ragazzi
Producer Gustav Hofer
Premiere Sydney Premiere
Section Panorama
Festival Year 2012