Sweet Dreams
Produced in 2018

Film Information
Festival Edition 2016 - Edition 16
Section Panorama
Director Marco Bellocchio
Country Italy, France
Duration 134 min
Language Italian, French
Category Panorama 2016
Producer Beppa Caschetto
Screenplay Massimo Gramellini, Valla Santella, Edoardo Albinati, Marco Bellocchio
Cast Valerio Mastandrea, BĂ©rĂ©nice Bejo, Guido Caprino, NiccolĂČ Cabras, Dario Del Pero, Barbara Ronchi
Genre Drama
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Massimo's idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. Years later, as an adult, he suffers from panic attacks and is forced to confront his traumatic past.
Full Description
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 torment Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds.