by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Amiel per la Pelle (Friends for Life) is largely told from a child's-eye point of view. The heroes of the piece are Mario (Geronimo Meynier) and Franco (Andrea Seire), young classmates and inseparable buddies. After several "Our Gang"-style adventures, the boys' friendship is threatened when Mario reveals a secret that Franco confided in him. The film originally ended on a somber note, though reportedly some prints contained a happier finale. The performances by the two young stars are appealingly natural; conversely, the adult players, especially Luigi Tosi, tend to go overboard. Amiel per la Pelle was an entry in the Venice Film Festival.
characteristics
- Boy
- School
- Racer
- Pact
- Son
- Moving
- Sorrow
- Widower
- Trip
- Sports
- Motor-scooter
- Friend
- Commerce
- Childhood-friend
- Business
