Soundtrack: Nicola Piovani

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Nicola Piovani. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


Life Is Beautiful

1997 · Movie · 117 min. · Italy

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Nicoletta Braschi · Giorgio Cantarini · Marisa Paredes

Synopsis Life Is Beautiful (1997) follows the story of Guido, a lovable and imaginative waiter with a knack for making people laugh. He has captured the heart of his beloved and built a wonderful life for his young family. However, their...

8.5

189K votes

8.5

189K votes

No Dogs or Italians Allowed

2022 · Movie · 70 min. · France

Direction Alain Ughetto

Synopsis No Dogs or Italians Allowed (2022) is set in the early 20th century in the quaint village of Ughettera, nestled in Northern Italy. The Ughetto family faces a harsh reality, with life in the region becoming increasingly challenging. Driven by...

7.6

37 votes

7.6

37 votes

The Marquis of Grillo

1981 · Movie · 139 min. · Italy

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Alberto Sordi · Elena Daskowa Valenzano · Isabella De Bernardi · Elisa Mainardi

Synopsis The Marquis of Grillo (1981) follows the escapades of a charming and witty nobleman who is known for his playful antics and his ability to captivate the ladies. This charismatic figure is constantly weaving tales and sharing jokes, making him...

7.4

362 votes

7.4

362 votes

7.3

57 votes

Welcome

2009 · Movie · 110 min. · France

Direction Philippe Lioret

Cast Vincent Lindon · Firat Ayverdi · Audrey Dana · Patrick Ligardes

Synopsis Welcome (2009) follows the story of Bilal, a 17-year-old Iraqi who embarks on a daring journey across Europe to reunite with his girlfriend Mina, who has already moved to England. His adventure takes a pause in Calais, France, where he...

7.2

3K votes

7.2

3K votes

7.1

184 votes

The Son's Room

2001 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Nanni Moretti

Cast Nanni Moretti · Laura Morante · Jasmine Trinca · Giuseppe Sanfelice

Synopsis The Son's Room (2001) delves into the profound impact of a sudden and tragic loss on a seemingly happy and well-adjusted family. Giovanni, a psychiatrist, and his wife, who radiates warmth and intelligence, are left reeling after the untimely death...

7.1

14K votes

7.1

14K votes

Uomo d'acqua dolce

1997 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Antonio Albanese

Cast Antonio Albanese · Valeria Milillo · Antonio Petrocelli · Sara Anticoli

Synopsis Uomo d'acqua dolce (1997) follows the story of Antonio and Beatrice, a married couple expecting a child. One evening, Beatrice craves artichokes in oil, prompting Antonio to rush to the supermarket. Tragically, he is struck by a falling packet of...

7.0

33 votes

7.0

33 votes

Slap the Monster on Page One

1972 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Fabio Garriba · Carla Tatò · Jacques Herlin

Synopsis Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) unfolds against the backdrop of a tense political climate, just days before a pivotal general election. The narrative begins with the shocking discovery of the deceased daughter of a prominent professor. In response,...

7.0

203 votes

7.0

203 votes

Ginger and Fred

1985 · Movie · 127 min. · Italy

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Giulietta Masina · Marcello Mastroianni · Franco Fabrizi · Friedrich von Ledebur

Synopsis Ginger and Fred (1985) follows the story of Amelia and Pippo, a former dance duo who reunite after many years to reprise their classic music-hall routine, inspired by the legendary Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, for a television variety show....

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K votes

The Night of San Lorenzo

1982 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Taviani · Vittorio Taviani

Cast Omero Antonutti · Margarita Lozano · Sabina Vannucchi · Massimo Bonetti

Synopsis The Night of San Lorenzo (1982) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1944, as a close-knit community in Italy faces the imminent threat of Nazi destruction. As whispers of an impending explosion spread, the townspeople are compelled to abandon their...

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

In the Name of the Father

1972 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Yves Beneyton · Renato Scarpa · Aldo Sassi · Lou Castel

Synopsis In the Name of the Father (1972) presents a scathing critique of religion, power, and authority, directed by one of Italy's most unyielding filmmakers, Marco Bellocchio. The film offers a biting analysis of how authoritarian institutions erode individuality, focusing on...

6.9

221 votes

6.9

221 votes

Intervista

1987 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Sergio Rubini · Marcello Mastroianni · Anita Ekberg · Federico Fellini

Synopsis Intervista (1987) follows the renowned director Federico Fellini as he is interviewed by a Japanese television crew for a feature on his most recent cinematic work. The film offers an exclusive glimpse into the bustling environment of Cinecittà, where a...

6.9

628 votes

6.9

628 votes

6.9

9K votes

6.8

473 votes

The Professor

1986 · Movie · 168 min. · Italy

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Ben Gazzara · Laura del Sol · Lino Troisi · Leo Gullotta

Synopsis The Professor (1986) chronicles the criminal ascent of "Il professore" (the professor), loosely based on the true story of Camorra leader Raffaele Cutolo. Imprisoned, he meticulously constructs a vast empire fueled by violence and narcotics. His ambition drives him to...

6.8

554 votes

6.8

554 votes

The Traitor

2019 · Movie · 145 min. · Italy

Direction Marco Bellocchio

Cast Pierfrancesco Favino · Maria Fernanda Cândido · Fabrizio Ferracane · Luigi Lo Cascio

Synopsis The Traitor (2019) unfolds in the early 1980s amidst a brutal conflict between Sicilian mafia leaders vying for control of the heroin trade. Tommaso Buscetta, a high-ranking mafia member, seeks refuge in Brazil to escape the violence. From his hiding...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

L' Equipier (The Light)

2004 · Movie · 105 min. · France

Direction Philippe Lioret

Cast Sandrine Bonnaire · Philippe Torreton · Grégori Derangère · Émilie Dequenne

Synopsis L' Equipier (The Light) (2004) follows Camille as she journeys to the island of Ouessant, her birthplace along the Brittany coast, with the intention of selling her family's home. During her final night in the house, she uncovers a hidden...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

The Tiger y the Snow

2005 · Movie · 118 min. · Italy

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Jean Reno · Nicoletta Braschi · Emilia Fox

Synopsis The Tiger y the Snow (2005) follows the journey of an Italian poet who finds himself in a whirlwind of romance and chaos as he becomes entangled in the early stages of the American invasion of Iraq. The story unfolds...

6.7

10K votes

6.7

10K votes