La Passione (2010 film)

La Passione (2010 film) is an Italian comedy-drama film directed by Carlo Mazzacurati. It tells the story of Gianni, a film composer facing financial and creative difficulties, who is forced to move to his family's dilapidated country house near Venice after being sued for noise pollution in Rome. While there, he reluctantly gets involved in staging a local passion play, facing a cast of quirky and often inept amateur actors, a meddling priest, and the challenges of rural life. The film explores themes of artistic integrity, redemption, and finding unexpected inspiration in the face of adversity. The cast includes Silvio Orlando, Giuseppe Battiston, and Marco Messeri. The film was nominated for several awards.