My Name Is Tanino (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: Меня зовут Танино
Director: Paolo Virzì
Writer: Francesco Bruni, Francesco Piccolo, Paolo Virzì
Summary
My Name Is Tanino is a 2002 comedy film directed by Paolo Virzì, set against the backdrop of a sunny Sicilian summer. The story revolves around Tanino's brief yet impactful relationship with Sally, an American tourist, and his subsequent journey to the U.S. in pursuit of her and the 'American Dream'. The movie explores themes of love, ambition, and the reality versus expectation conflict.