Nome di donna
By Mieke VanderBorght,
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Strong woman battles sexual harassment in mature drama.
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What's the Story?
In NOME DI DONNA, Nina (Cristiana Capotondi) gets a job at a large, well-known senior-living facility in a small town in Lombardy, outside of Milan. At first the job seems great -- but then her boss, Marco (Valerio Binasco), sexually assaults her one evening after her shift. Nina soon discovers that most of the other women who work there have had their own unpleasant encounters with Marco, too. Nina decides to report Marco, which -- at least at first -- seems to have only disastrous results.
Is It Any Good?
This story about a brave woman who goes against the tide to stand up for herself is an inspiring example of what can happen when the marginalized speak up. It helps that the story is engaging, and the characters well played. There's an interesting encounter between Nina and Marco's daughter that highlights how the actions of predators like Marco impact a broader circle. Catholic clergy play a role in covering up the harassment, which makes a strong statement about the church.
Several small plot points aren't quite fleshed out enough and are confusing as a result. And although the plot at first moves along at a slow but steady pace, a huge jump toward the end feels disorienting. The finale feels victorious except for one disappointing scene, which makes harassment feel inevitable and may ruin the sense of hope for some. But overall, Nome di donna does a decent job of tackling a complex -- and currently hot-button -- topic and is bound to start some interesting discussions between older teens and parents.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about gender relations and gender representation in Nome di donna. How does Marco use his power to get what he wants? Why do his female employees keep quiet? What would the consequences be in real life?
Is sexual harassment something our society can eliminate? How has the #MeToo movement made an impact?
How does Nina demonstrate courage and perseverance? Why are those important character strengths?
Movie Details
- In theaters: March 8, 2018
- On DVD or streaming: July 27, 2018
- Cast: Cristiana Capotondi , Valerio Binasco , Adriana Asti
- Director: Marco Tullio Giordana
- Studio: Videa - CDE
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Courage , Perseverance
- Run time: 98 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 27, 2022
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