Ferzan Özpetek

Tommaso is the youngest son of the Cantones, a large, traditional southern Italian family operating a pasta-making business since the 1960s. On a trip home from Rome, where he studies literature and lives with his boyfriend, Tommaso decides to tell his parents the truth about himself. But when he is finally ready to come out in front of the entire family, his older brother Antonio ruins his plans.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Riccardo Scamarcio, Nicole Grimaudo, Alessandro Preziosi

In 1970s Rome, a filmmaker gathers actresses for a new project, which triggers memories of his past working in a Roman costume shop, run by Alberta and Gabriella, navigating personal and professional challenges while creating costumes for a major film.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Luisa Ranieri, Jasmine Trinca, Elena Sofia Ricci

When Antonia's husband Massimo is killed in a car accident, she accidentally discovers that he has been having a same-sex affair with a produce wholesaler named Michele.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Margherita Buy, Stefano Accorsi, Serra Yılmaz

In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Damiano Gavino, Andrea Di Luigi, Luisa Ranieri

Alessandro and Arturo have been together for over 15 years and, despite the feeling they still have for each other, their relationship is now at crisis. When Alessandro’s best friend, out of the blue, asks them to take care of her two kids for a few days, something changes in their daily routine and love will drive them to a crazy and unexpected turn in their life.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Stefano Accorsi, Edoardo Leo, Jasmine Trinca

Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for a Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Massimo Girotti, Raoul Bova, Filippo Nigro

This film focuses on contemporary 30- and 40-somethings trying to make sense of their lives in an age in which the old certainties have disappeared. Lorenzo and Davide make their lives together within a circle that includes Antonio and Angelica, married with children; Nerval and her policeman husband.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Pierfrancesco Favino, Stefano Accorsi, Margherita Buy

In a Naples suspended between magic and superstition, madness and rationality, a mystery envelops the existence of Adriana, overwhelmed by a sudden love and a violent crime.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Alessandro Borghi, Anna Bonaiuto

Antonio and Emma have been separated for years, but he does not accept when Emma dates other men. Indeed Antonio proves obsessive, aggressive and intrusive, and again threatens Emma to hurt the children: little Kevin, shy and introverted, and the adolescent Valentina.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Isabella Ferrari, Valerio Mastandrea, Valerio Binasco

Francesco and Marta run a husband-and-wife design company in Rome. When Francesco's aunt dies in Istanbul he travels there to sort out the hamam Turkish steam bath that she left him. He finds a love and warmth in his relatives' Istanbul home that is missing from his life in Italy.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Alessandro Gassmann, Mehmet Günsür, Francesca D'Aloja

Elena and Antonio seem not to be made for each other. They are too different in terms of character, life choices, worldview, and the way they relate to others. They are total opposites. However, they are overwhelmed by a mutual attraction they're trying hard to avoid; but to which they succumb to.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Kasia Smutniak, Francesco Arca, Filippo Scicchitano

An aspiring actor discovers that his spacious new apartment comes complete with eight friendly ghosts.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Elio Germano, Margherita Buy, Vittoria Puccini

Orhan who lived in London for years and did not come back to Turkey agrees to help Deniz -a famous director- edit his first book. Deniz has been living in a mansion with his family which started to lose its old brightness and power. Orhan finds himself in the middle of Deniz's complicated relationships, mysterious friends and stange family members. This is the first movie of Ferzan Ozpetek which is shot in Turkey after a long time. It is also based on his own book which has the same name with the movie.

Dir. Ferzan Özpetek · With Halit Ergenç, Tuba Büyüküstün, Nejat İşler