Mario's War

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Mario's War
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Directed by Antonio Capuano
Written byAntonio Capuano
Starring Valeria Golino
Cinematography Luca Bigazzi
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Running time
100 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

Mario's War (Italian : La guerra di Mario) is a 2005 Italian drama film directed by Antonio Capuano. Valeria Golino won the 2006 David di Donatello for Best Actress for her performance as Giulia.

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Plot summary

A determined mother struggles to raise her adopted son with love and understanding as the disapproving eyes of her boyfriend and mother weigh heavily on her conscience.

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