Sweet Dreams (2016)

Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…

Release Date

November 10, 2016

Runtime

2h 11m

Rating

6.5/10 (222 votes)

Director: Marco Bellocchio

Cast: Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino, Emmanuelle Devos, Fabrizio Gifuni, Roberto Herlitzka, Miriam Leone, Barbara Ronchi