I Am Love
2009 · Movie · R · 120 min · ★ 6.7 · 80% critics
A Russian woman leaves her home country for a life with a wealthy Italian family in Milan, where she feels respected yet unfulfilled. When a talented chef connected to her family’s circle stirs something in her, their growing connection threatens the fragile balance of those around them.
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Details
- Original title
- Io sono l'amore
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2010-03-19
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (408 votes)
About
If you want a stylish, slow-burn European drama about longing and desire amid luxury, you’ll likely enjoy I Am Love; Not for you if you want fast plot turns, like to stay fully invested in every supporting storyline, or prefer less melodrama like Loose Cannons or Big Night.
Pros: elegant Italian atmosphere; strong lead performance; lush food-forward moments | Cons: slow, drawn-out pacing; affair-focused melodrama; mixed feelings on payoff
Themes
- adultery
- milan
- textile industry
- restaurant
- male friendship
- bourgeoisie
- food
- chef
- high society
- italian cuisine
Awards & recognition
- Dorian Award — Film of the Year · 2010
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2011 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tilda Swinton
as Emma Recchi
Flavio Parenti
as Edoardo Recchi Junior
Edoardo Gabbriellini
as Antonio Biscaglia
Alba Rohrwacher
as Elisabetta Recchi
Pippo Delbono
as Tancredi Recchi
Maria Paiato
as Ida Marangon
Diane Fleri
as Eva Ugolini
Waris Ahluwalia
as Shai Kubelkian
Mattia Zaccaro
as Gianluca Recchi
Chiara Tomarelli
as Anita Toffoli
Directed by Luca Guadagnino