Il Postino aka Michael Radford's 'The Postman' (Dual

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Product Description ------------------- CultFilms proudly presents the new restored edition of O®-winning IL POSTINO aka 'The Postman' by Michael Radford. One of the most moving and poetic films ever made, Michael Radford's epoch-making film IL POSTINO (aka The Postman) is now presented in a stunning restored version. Telling the fictional story of the real-life Nobel laureate poet Pablo Neruda's exile to a tiny island off Italy where, being a high-profile figure, he receives such huge quantities of mail that the local post office must hire an extra postman: Il Postino. Though shy and poorly educated, our postman (Massimo Troisi) is so intrigued by Neruda (Philippe Noiret - of Cinema Paradiso) that he devises ploys to engage the attention of the great poet. The unlikely duo become friends as Neruda is charmed by the fresh simplicity of the postman whose love for poetry he then uses to woo local beauty, Beatrice (Maria Grazia Cucinotta - of Bond The World is Not Enough ). Framed by an unforgettable O®-winning score by Luis Bacalov, the duo's on-screen charm, coupled with Radford's unobtrusive yet inspired direction, make this an undisputed masterpiece which, like all great art, speaks to our subconscious, here with warm loving humanity. Awards: - 7th Highest Grossing Foreign Film in USA All time - with $22Million theatrical. - ImDb: 7.7/10 - O® for Best Music - O® Nomination for: Massimo Troisi, Best actor in a leading role - O® Nomination for: Michael Radford, Best director - O® Nomination for: Best Picture Region: B/2 Language: Italian Subtitles: English Extra: - Poetry in Motion: A newly produced candid interview with director Michael Radford Also available on Itunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/il-postino/id1444782296 ( https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/il-postino/id1444782296 ) Review ------ Il Postino is a brilliant and beautiful drama that deserves to be called a masterpiece. It has impressive cinematography by Franco di Giacomo and effectively subtle use of Neruda's poetry. What a great film that was a pleasure to see in HD. We recommend this Blu-ray . --DVDBeaver.com One of the most romantic movies ever made ... it's a perfect crowd pleaser, romantic and earnest . --Rotten Tomatoes Radford's brilliant casting and the breathtaking seascapes of Southern Italy make this a worthy winner of an O. --Filmuforia.co.uk