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When a world-famous poet takes up residence on a small Italian island, the local postman figures his access to the great man just might help his reputation when it comes to matters of the heart. Academy Award: Original Dramatic Score.
 
"...refreshingly witty and restrained."  Desson Howe, Washington Post
 


Editor's Note

A young postman's world is brightened as he begins delivering letters to poet Pablo Neruda, exiled on an island off the coast of Italy. At first hoping friendship with the poet will improve his reputation with a local barmaid, he ultimately develops a genuine, touching relationship with the laureate. This was the late Massimo Troisi's final film appearance. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor--Massimo Troisi. Academy Awards: Best Original Dramatic Score.


Plot Summary

Chilean poet Pablo Neruda has been exiled from his native land and is now residing on one of Italy's small and charming islands. It is there that he meets Mario, a simple man with a simple mind, whom Pablo hires as his personal mailman. Although Pablo is initially cold towards Mario, the two eventually develop a friendship, with Pablo teaching the eager Mario the joys of poetry. When Mario falls for Beatrice, a sexy barmaid, Pablo even helps him win her heart, via poetic love letters. But later, after the postman and Beatrice wed, Pablo is allowed to return to Chile, and does. Mario is now left with many aspirations, but without the wherewithal to achieve them. Years later, the Italian, now bored with his life and wife, realizes that the man who changed his perspective on the world has forgotten all about him. Desperate, Mario makes an outrageous attempt to get Pablo's attention. But only time will tell if the poet will respond.

 
Features

	French 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital
	English Subtitles
	Interactive Menus
	TV Spots
	Italian 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital
	Theatrical Trailer
	Scene Access
	Behind-The-Scenes Featurette

Release Information
	Studio: Buena Vista
	Release Date: 1/10/2006
	Running Time: 108 minutes
	Original Release Date: 1995
	Catalog ID: 15861
	UPC: 00717951000965
	Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
	Original Language: Italian
	Available Audio Tracks: French Dubbed, Italian
	Available Subtitles: English
	Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
	1.85:1

	Bruno Alessandro
	Maria Grazia Cicinotta
	Massimo Troisi
	Phillipe Noiret
	Antonio Skarmeta - Based On Novel By
	Franco Di Giacomo - Cinematographer
	Michael Radford - Director
	Luis Enriquez Bacalov - Musical Score
	Mario Cecchi Gori, et al. - Producer
	Anna Pavignano, et al. - Writer

Oscar (1996)
	Luis Enriquez Bacalov, Winner, Best Music, Original Dramatic Score
	Massimo Troisi, Nominee, Best Actor
	Michael Radford, Nominee, Best Director
	Anna Pavignano, et al., Nominee, Best Writing, Screenplay Based On Material From Another Medium
British Academy Awards (1996)
	Luis Enriquez Bacalov, Winner, Anthony Asquith Award For Film Music
	Michael Radford, Winner, David Lean Award For Direction