Lamerica
Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spiro, an impoverished and confused former political prisoner as chairman of the board. When Fiore returns to Italy to get government funds for the project, Spiro unexpectedly disappears and Gino sets out on a journey to find him. The search leads him to discover Spiro's tragic personal history and witness Albanian poverty firsthand.
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About Lamerica
Lamerica is a 1994 Italian-language drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. The cast is led by Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Lamerica was produced by Alia Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, and Arena Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 9, 1994.
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Writers
- Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati, Alessandro Sermoneta
- Release date
- September 9, 1994
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Alia Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Arena Films
Lamerica cast & crew
Lamerica was directed by Gianni Amelio and written by Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati, and Alessandro Sermoneta.
The cast features Enrico Lo Verso as Gino, Michele Placido as Fiore, Piro Milkani as Selimi, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli as Spiro, Elida Janushi as Selimi's Cousin, and Sefer Pema as Labor Camp Warden.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franco Piersanti, cinematography is by Luca Bigazzi, and it was produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Enzo Porcelli.
Is Lamerica worth watching?
Lamerica holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 64 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Lamerica is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Lamerica
Enrico Lo Verso
Gino
Michele Placido
Fiore
Piro Milkani
Selimi
Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
Spiro
Elida Janushi
Selimi's Cousin
Sefer Pema
Labor Camp Warden
Idajet Sejdia
Dr. Kruja
Marjeta Ljarja
Factory Manager
Elida Ndreu
Nightclub Singer
Ilir Ara
Orphanage Guardian
Liliana Subashi
Hospital Doctor
Artan Marina
Ismail
Lamerica — FAQs
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▸What language is Lamerica in?
Lamerica is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Albanian, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lamerica?
Lamerica runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Lamerica rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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