Dora Romano
Biography: Dora Romano was born near Naples (Italy) and she graduated in sociology (1979). In 1980 she received a degree from the Bottega Teatrale di Firenze, the Vittorio Gassman' Acting School. She works and performs in english, as well as in Italian. She trained in theatre plays by Jerzj Gro-towskj, Elizabeth Kemp, Dominic De Fazio, Ivana Chubbuck, in Italy and the United States. Her first professional experience was under the direction of Otomar Kreijcha in Eschilo's "The Sup-plicants", at the Syracuse Greek Theatre, and was later a part of Eduardo de Filippo's company for the next two years. Dora has been directed by different italian directors in classic comedies written by Goldoni, Mo-lière, Eurypides, Plauto, G. D'Annunzio, J. Anouilh. In 1991 she met Ermanno Olmi, who chose her for the role of Mrs Gibbs in "Our Town" by T.Wilder. Throughout her career she has also amazed audiences in various Shakespeare comedies, such as: "Macbeth", "King Lear", "The thaming of the shrew" (BBC Television). Other credits include Martha in W. Goethe's "Doctor Faust", directed by Glauco Mauri, and the role of Mrs Sarti in B.Brecht's "Galileo's life". Dora is also a passionate and capable singer, and has performed in the following musicals: "Cuore Ingrato", a musical monologue, "She loves me" (2000), "Gianburrasca" (2004), "Sister act" (2011, Mother Superior), "Titanic" (2012), "Il Marchese del grillo" (The Marquess of Cricket), "Mary Pop-pins".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 30, 1955
Deathday: N/A
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Immaculate
2024-03-20
Immaculate
Overview: An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-20
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The Hand of God
2021-11-24
The Hand of God
Overview: In 1980s Naples, Italy, an awkward Italian teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2021-11-24
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Mafia Mamma
2023-04-13
Mafia Mamma
Overview: A suburban American woman inherits her grandfather’s Mafia empire and, guided by the Firm’s trusted consigliere, defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
Genres: Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-13
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Night Sun
1990-05-15
Night Sun
Overview: Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman in 18th-century Italy who is expected to marry a duchess, Nastassja Kinski. Upon learning that she was previously the King's mistress, Sergio turns his back on society and becomes a monk. While at the hermitage he tries to resist all sexual temptations before him and soon becomes known as a miracle worker. Eventually he succumbs to a young seductress and knowing he is undeserving of the adulation, leaves the hermitage to travel around as a homeless beggar.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1990-05-15
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The Wedding Veil Unveiled
2022-07-01
The Wedding Veil Unveiled
Overview: Emmа trаvels to Itаly to teаch аnd reseаrch а wedding veil sаid to bring its owner love. She meets Pаolo, the son of а lаce-mаking fаmily in the аreа, while she is there.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-01
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Rita Levi-Montalcini
2020-11-26
Rita Levi-Montalcini
Overview: In 1986, Rita Levi-Montalcini receives the Nobel Prize, but something is missing. After meeting a young violinist, the scientist faces a difficult choice: take refuge in fame or get back in the game.
Genres: History TV Movie
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2020-11-26
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L'ultima festa
2022-06-25
L'ultima festa
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2022-06-25
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In the Hand of Dante
In the Hand of Dante
Overview: When the original manuscript of The Divine Comedy emerges in the clutches of a black-market smuggling ring in New York City's dangerous underbelly, the mob calls weary scholar Nick to authenticate it. Overwhelmed by temptation, Nick defies the mafia and steals the manuscript. As he follows a dark and violent path from a metaphorical Hell into Paradise with his love Giulietta, a parallel tale unfolds: the odyssey of Dante himself, a man who, trapped in a loveless marriage with Gemma and bolstered only by his mentorship under an austere intellectual, escapes to Sicily and creates his masterpiece.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
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The First Omen
2024-04-03
The First Omen
Overview: When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-04-03
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Long Live the Bride
2015-09-07
Long Live the Bride
Overview: In a despairing, fatalistic Rome, Nicola finds himself flirting with the city’s dark side. Drinking too much and living among drifters, petty criminals and anxious immigrants, Nicola becomes entwined in an insurance scam that leads him further into a netherworld he may never escape.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2015-09-07
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Ribelli per caso
2000-04-20
Ribelli per caso
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2000-04-20
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On My Skin
2018-09-12
On My Skin
Overview: The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2018-09-12
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Totò Sapore and the magical story of pizza
2003-12-19
Totò Sapore and the magical story of pizza
Overview: Naples, 18th century. Salvatore "Totò" Sapore, an unemployed minstrel, always manages to cheer up the hungry with his songs about good food, always upsetting Vesuvia, a magma witch who lives inside the Vesuvius.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Adventure Music Romance
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2003-12-19
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Forever You
2019-02-14
Forever You
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Genres: Comedy Romance Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2019-02-14
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The Goddess of Fortune
2019-12-19
The Goddess of Fortune
Overview: Alessandro and Arturo have been together for over 15 years and, despite the feeling they still have for each other, their relationship is now at crisis. When Alessandro’s best friend, out of the blue, asks them to take care of her two kids for a few days, something changes in their daily routine and love will drive them to a crazy and unexpected turn in their life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2019-12-19
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006-09-13
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Overview: Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
Genres: Crime Fantasy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-13
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Nottefonda
2024-10-18
Nottefonda
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2024-10-18
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The Children's Train
2024-10-21
The Children's Train
Overview: In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2024-10-21
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Il maestro
Il maestro
Overview: Il Maestro is set in the late 80s, and tells the story of a former tennis player with mediocre career, who finds himself for the first time to coach a shy boy who carries on his shoulders all the weight of his father’s expectations. From tournament to tournament, the student and teacher learn that on the field, as in life, you can not hide and must play without fear, to the last ball.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
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