Bad Tales (2020) movie poster

Bad Tales (2020)

Favolacce
"Once upon a time there was a dream that now exists no more"
ThumbScore
👍 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 54% (RT: 47%, MC: 60) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Prime Video
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Director
Damiano D'Innocenzo, Fabio D'Innocenzo
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Italy, Switzerland
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (607 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Elio Germano as Bruno Placido
Tommaso Di Cola as Dennis Placido
Giulietta Rebeggiani as Alessia Placido
Gabriel Montesi as Amelio Guerrini
Justin Alexander Korovkin as Geremia Guerrini
Barbara Chichiarelli as Dalila Placido
Lino Musella as Professor Bernardini
Ileana D'Ambra as Vilma Tommasi
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 607 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 54%.
Overview
In a small suburb on the outskirts of Rome, the cheerful heat of summer camouflages a stifling atmosphere of alienation. From a distance, the families seem normal, but it’s an illusion: in the houses, courtyards and gardens, silence shrouds the subtle sadism of the fathers, the passivity of the mothers and the guilty indifference of adults. But it’s the desperation and repressed rage of the children that will explode and cut through this grotesque façade, with devastating consequences for the entire community. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Bad Tales was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Elio Germano spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Damiano D'Innocenzo, Fabio D'Innocenzo cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Bad Tales is a 2020 drama film directed by Damiano D'Innocenzo, Fabio D'Innocenzo. In a small suburb on the outskirts of Rome, the cheerful heat of summer camouflages a stifling atmosphere of alienation. From a distance, the families seem normal, but it’s an illusion: in the houses, courtyards and gardens, silence shrouds the subtle sadism of the fathers, the passivity of the mothers and the guilty indifference of adults.

But it’s the desperation and repressed rage of the children that will explode and cut through this grotesque façade, with devastating consequences for the entire community. The film has been rated by 607 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Bad Tales delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bad Tales (2020) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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