Based on the novella by William Trevor, MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA is set in the sprawling Italian countryside. After a tragic train accident, four survivors find solace in the villa of an English writer, Mrs. Delahunty (Maggie Smith). The other survivors--an American girl (Emmy Clarke), a British general (Ronnie Barker), and a young .. Read more
| Starring | Maggie Smith, Chris Cooper, Timothy Spall, Ronnie Barker |
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| Director | Richard Loncraine |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
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Based on the novella by William Trevor, MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA is set in the sprawling Italian countryside. After a tragic train accident, four survivors find solace in the villa of an English writer, Mrs. Delahunty (Maggie Smith). The other survivors--an American girl (Emmy Clarke), a British general (Ronnie Barker), and a young German (Benno Furmann)--struggle to come to terms with the disaster, as an inspector (Giancarlo Giannini) tries to figure out exactly what happened. Eventually, the young girl's uncle (Chris Cooper) shows up, bringing the film to a climax.
| Starring | Maggie Smith, Chris Cooper, Timothy Spall, Ronnie Barker |
|---|---|
| Director | Richard Loncraine |
| Studio | MOMENTUM PICTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 39 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2003 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Lushly photographed story of a temporary family that takes advantage of the Italian setting; despite its opening in death and destruction, nostalgia is the dominant emotion so that, although set in the present day, it has the feeling of a period film.
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A MARVELOUS FILM
If you have ever watched 'Hotel DuLac' or 'Enchanted April' or'A Month by the Lake'
and enjoyed them, then this film is for ... read more »
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An excellent film
Most enjoyable! This is a charming story which was beautifully acted, produced and directed. We were sorry when it ended and that it wasn't any longer.
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House in Umbria
I didn't watch it all because it was badly written, acted and filmed. It had a good English cast with some token Europeans but the whole thing just did not ... read more »
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House in Umbria
Loved it! Great for a girlie night in by the fire.
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