The First Beautiful Thing
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The film chronicles the Michelucci family from the 1970s to the present day, with Anna, the beautiful, lively, and occasionally embarrassing mother of Bruno and Valeria, as the central character. The story begins in the summer of 1971 at the annual summer beauty pageant held at Livorno's most popular bathing establishment. Anna is unexpectedly crowned "Most Beautiful Mother," an event that unknowingly ignites violent jealousy in her husband. From that moment on, chaos ensues for the family, marking the beginning of an adventure for Anna, Bruno, and his sister Valeria that will span thirty years.
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Principal cast & crew: 23
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Edited by Simone ManettiShot by Nicola PecoriniScored by Carlo VirziDesigned by Tonino Zera
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- The First Beautiful Thingde
- The First Beautiful Thingen
- La primera cosa hermosaes
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23 unique people credited
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Valerio Mastandrea
as Bruno Michelucci - 2009
Micaela Ramazzotti
as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci - 1971-1981
Stefania Sandrelli
as Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci - 2009
Claudia Pandolfi
as Valeria Michelucci - 2009
Marco Messeri
as Il Nesi
Fabrizia Sacchi
as Sandra
Aurora Frasca
as Valeria Michelucci - Bambina
Giacomo Bibbiani
as Bruno Michelucci - Bambino
Giulia Burgalassi
as Valeria Michelucci - 1981
Francesco Rapalino
as Bruno Michelucci - 1981
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