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La finestra di fronte (Original title)A Janela em Frente (Alternative title)Facing Windows (Alternative title)Facing Window (Alternative title)The Window Opposite (Alternative title)Karsi Pencere (Alternative title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 03 September 2004 (Release)

Countries: Italy, United Kingdom, Turkey, Portugal

Director: Ferzan Özpetek

Synopsis: Drama. A married couple's relationship is strained by the stresses of having two small children, apartment life and financial worries. The wife is the main breadwinner and her main emotional outlet is her secret observation of a young single man who lives in the flat opposite.

Genre:
Drama
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (16)
In: Italian Cinema v3 n1 Jan-Mar 2006  Page: 11
Title: On the move: Praise for Facing Window in ArgentinaArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ferzan Ozpetek's La FINESTRA DI FRONTE was successful in Argentina reaching number 9 at the box office.

In: Sight and Sound v15 n10 October 2005  Pages: 96-97
Title: Facing WindowAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of La FINESTRA DI FRONTE.

In: Film Review n660 August 2005  Page: 114
Title: Facing WindowAuthor: CURTIS, Adrienne Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v14 n7 July 2004  Pages: 49-50
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review n648 September 2004  Page: 116
Title: Facing windowAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman  Pages: 104-105
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinema d'Oggi n3/4 20 Feb 2003  Page: 17[in Italian & English]
Title: La finestra di fronteAuthor: MARIOTTI, Franco Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: Segnocinema v23 n121 May/Jun 2003  Pages: 66-67
Title: Perché Sì - Perché NoAuthor: TURRINE Davide / TERRONE, Enrico Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: Two reviews - for and against.

In: Cinema d'Oggi n13/14 9 Jul 2003  Page: 18
Title: Ozpetek trionfa a Karlovy Vary: 3 premi a La FINESTRA DI...Author: OZZANO, Renzo Article type: NoteLanguage: Italian
Description: Ferzan Ozpetek's La FINESTRA DI FRONTE won 3 prizes at the 38th Int'l Film Festival of Karlovy Vary.

In: Variety 12 May 2003  Page: 27
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: YOUNG, Deborah Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1394 28 Feb 2003  Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MARSHALL, Lee Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1397 21 Mar 2003  Page: 4
Title: Windows faces strong competition at Italy's OscarsAuthor: RODIER, Melanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of nominations to the Donatello Awards 2003. Ferzan Ozpetek's FACING WINDOWS has scored 11 nominations.

In: London Film Festival Catalogue v47th 2003  Page: 52
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v47th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details.

In: Segnocinema v23 n123 Sep/Oct 2003  Page: 36
Title: Tutti i Film dell'Anno - La Stagione 2002-2003Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
Description: In a list of releases for 2002-2003 in Italy.

In: Cineforum n424 April 2003  Pages: 35-38
Title: L'ombra del passato che ritornaAuthor: COZZI, Emilio Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: Screen International n1399 4 Apr 2003  Page: 8
Title: Q&AAuthor: RODIER, Melanie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Luigi Musini, head of Italian arthouse distributor and producer Mikado Film. Musini discusses the strategy of Mikado, and the success of Ferzan Ozpetek's film FACING WINDOWS.