SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“[B]rings the parabolic simplicity and rich psychological detail of the book to the screen with mesmerizing photographic beauty and stellar performances.”
147 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Felix van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeesch. In Italian with English subtitles.
An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro (Luca Marinelli) from Milan, and Bruno (Alessandro Borghi), who grew up in an isolated mountainside village. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes FIlm Festival.