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The Italian Recipe

Genre

Film sentimental

Cast

Huang Yao, Liu Xun, Romano Reggiani

Directed by

Hou Zuxin

The Italian Recipe

Genre

Film sentimental

Cast

Huang Yao, Liu Xun, Romano Reggiani

Directed by

Hou Zuxin
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Where it was filmed 'The Italian Recipe'

A contemporary retelling of Roman Holiday, which is one of the most beloved and best-known films for the huge cinema audiences of Asia, where two young protagonists, evoking Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn, spend an entire night wandering the streets of Rome, the city which provides the backdrop to their love story. A romantic game which features the capital’s most iconic places: the Colosseum, piazza di Spagna, conservatory of Santa Cecilia, the Imperial fora which provide a spectacular setting for their first kiss, the Spanish steps, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Trevi fountain where, as per tradition, Peng and Mandy throw a coin, the lungotevere river road (backdrop for endless walks), the shopping streets, and central Hotel de la Ville, where Peng stays on his arrival in Rome.

The film was tailored  for the massive Chinese audience, incorporating the elements that are key to the popular image of Italy in Asia where the romance of the Bel Paese is not wholly dependent on splendid tourist destinations: the film features the pair riding a Vespa, a global Italian icon; Italy’s football victories over Germany; an Aperol spritz with a view of the roofs of Rome; music, with Ennio Morricone’s “Tema d’amore” from Cinema Paradiso played by the protagonist; and food and cuisine, celebrated in Mandy’s secret dream of becoming a great chef like her idol, Antonino Cannavacciuolo.

Where it was filmed 'The Italian Recipe'

A contemporary retelling of Roman Holiday, which is one of the most beloved and best-known films for the huge cinema audiences of Asia, where two young protagonists, evoking Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn, spend an entire night wandering the streets of Rome, the city which provides the backdrop to their love story. A romantic game which features the capital’s most iconic places: the Colosseum, piazza di Spagna, conservatory of Santa Cecilia, the Imperial fora which provide a spectacular setting for their first kiss, the Spanish steps, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Trevi fountain where, as per tradition, Peng and Mandy throw a coin, the lungotevere river road (backdrop for endless walks), the shopping streets, and central Hotel de la Ville, where Peng stays on his arrival in Rome.

The film was tailored  for the massive Chinese audience, incorporating the elements that are key to the popular image of Italy in Asia where the romance of the Bel Paese is not wholly dependent on splendid tourist destinations: the film features the pair riding a Vespa, a global Italian icon; Italy’s football victories over Germany; an Aperol spritz with a view of the roofs of Rome; music, with Ennio Morricone’s “Tema d’amore” from Cinema Paradiso played by the protagonist; and food and cuisine, celebrated in Mandy’s secret dream of becoming a great chef like her idol, Antonino Cannavacciuolo.

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Data sheet

Genre
Film sentimental
Directed by
Hou Zuxin
Cast
Huang Yao, Liu Xun, Romano Reggiani
Country of production
China, Italy, Germany
Year
2022
Production

Orisa Produzioni, Beijing WD Pictures, Dauphine Film Company, Beijing Mahua Funage Company, Lightburst Pictures

Plot
In Rome for a reality show, pop star Peng meets Mandy who lives in Italy with her Chinese relations. At first, they detest each other but circumstances force them together for an entire night in Rome which changes their lives as they fall in love and learn that the most important thing in life is to follow one’s dreams.

The locations

Castel Sant'Angelo
Region: Lazio Type: Castle Territory: Historical centre
Trevi Fountain
Region: Lazio Type: Fountain Territory: Historical centre, City
Lungotevere – Rome
Region: Lazio Type: River Territory: Historical centre, City
Archaeological Park of the Imperial Fora
Region: Lazio Type: Archaeological site Territory: Historical centre, City
Archaeological Park of the Colosseum
Region: Lazio Type: Archaeological site Territory: Historical centre, City
Piazza di Spagna
Region: Lazio Type: Square Territory: Historical centre, City
Rome
Region: Lazio Type: City Territory: Historical centre, City, Suburbs

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