Lessons in Chocolate
Claudio Cupellini (Lezioni di cioccolato, Italy 2007)
A ruthless Perugian businessman gets his comeuppance in this delectable romantic comedy starring Italian model Luca Argentero. He plays Mattia, a cost-cutting contractor who is being blackmailed by his injured employee, an Egyptian named Kamal (Hassani Shapi). At fault for the mishap, Mattia is forced to attend a chocolate cooking class in Kamal’s name. When he catches the eye of fellow chef Cecilia (Violante Placido), he takes advantage of being mistaken for the put-upon, hardworking immigrant, and various amusing situations ensue as his imposture is in danger of being revealed. Cupellini’s debut feature offers an extremely entertaining romp with a delicious chocolate center.
Written by Fabio Bonifacci, Christian Poli. Photographed by Giovanni Cavallini. With Luca Argentero, Violante Placido, Neri Marcorè, Hassani Shapi (98 min. IntraMovies).
Written by Fabio Bonifacci, Christian Poli. Photographed by Giovanni Cavallini. With Luca Argentero, Violante Placido, Neri Marcorè, Hassani Shapi (98 min. IntraMovies).
November 18 & 20, 2008
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema
Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema






