“Poetry doesn’t belong to those who write it; it belongs to those who need it”.

Nothing else but a beautiful film from start to finish that finds beauty in the simplest things in life. From the main character and his love for poetry, his friendship with Don Pablo and falling in love - I felt so comforted and charmed by this wonderful story and it reminded me why i love cinema that much. One of the greatest male friendships I‘ve yet seen on screen and one of the most life affirming pieces of art that exist. Italians just know how to do romances right.

Poetry does not belong to those who write it, but rather to those that need it. Life on Salina doesn't need the services of a visiting poet. It already has a poetry of its own (Neruda's pov). Salina is not an ocean paradise or even a quaint place to live, all Mario sees when he looks around him is an isolated prison surrounded by water, a place where no one understands him (Mario's pov). Mario chooses "Beatrice" as the only beautiful thing on the island, but with time and his own growth, Mario finally sees the poetry in the world around him (Storyteeling pov).

Beautiful film about an Italian man who learns how to express himself through means other than vigorous gesticulation of the hands.

After watching this, I discovered that co-writer and lead actor Massimo Troisi died of a heart attack the day after principal photography had wrapped, and he had in fact postponed surgery to complete the film. His gentle, heartwarming performance, perfectly balancing comedy and melancholy, is all the more devastating knowing this. He reminded me of both Charlie Chaplin and Harry Dean Stanton.

Here's a great example of how sometimes a more affecting film can have a lighter touch. Luis Bacalov's score may be overbearing for some but it absolutely hit the spot for me.

Also, I love a good coda, and this is no exception.

Thank you Mubi!

Il Postino is a lovely film, which was directed by an Englishman, Michael Radford, but had pure Italy all the way though it, especially in the performance of the late Massimo Troisi, who sadly did not live to see the praise heaped onto it by critics and audiences.

The story has hints of the Cyrano de Bergerac story, but its biggest strength is the poetry of Pablo Neruda, which reappears throughout the plot.

A genuinely feel-good production, with Philippe Noiret playing Neruda beautifully. The fact that Troisi died so soon after filming was completed should make watching this film a sad experience - it is a tribute to his gift as an actor and to Radford as a director that Il Postino manages to be uplifting and life-affirming instead.

“poetry doesn’t belong to those who write it; it belongs to those who need it”

S O    B E A U T I F U L  ❤️

March Around the World challenge
Country No. 3: ITALY

Poetry, poetry fandom, friendship, loving families, Mediterranean island scenery, bicycles, parcels carried in cute satchels, love letters, romance, community, street processions with icons, the sweetness of ordinary people, naive priests, idealistic politics, philosophy. What’s not to like?

To pick one theme that sticks with me, it’s how powerfully one person can influence another’s life. Through being ethical, brave and authentic to oneself, a person can become an inspiration and a role model. Also, the potential epic ramifications of kindness and friendship.

Had to watch it for Spanish. Even though my teacher doesn’t know how technology works, it still was a fun watch 

Peace.

아름답고 위대한 당신만의 순수한 열정이 영원하기를.

Ya lo dijo Julio Flórez:

«Todo nos llega tarde... ¡hasta la muerte!».

Ah, y los tombos son unos hijueputas.

S O    B E A U T I F U L  ❤️

"Poetry doesn't belong to those who write it; it belongs to those who need it."

A film centered around the love for an art, set in an Italian countryside where Philippe Noiret plays a father figure to a younger individual...A beautiful brooding romance aided by an out of the world score and serene visuals of the sea...Love, longing, politics and many other things laced with wonderful metaphors...No, I am not talking about 'Nuovo Cinema Paradiso' but a film as beautiful and lovable as Giuseppe Tornatore's masterpiece...Just that 'Cinema' changes to 'Poetry' here and I will come back to you one night, Massimo Troisi and Pablo Neruda!!!

One of my fav.

من الافلام الي دائما احضنه وتحضني 
لحد يسالني شلوون ♥️♥️♥️😫

Harika bir film.Üniversite yıllarında bir arkadaşımla seyrettiğim bende her seyredişimde farklı tatlar bırakan bir film.Pablo neruda yı bana tanıtan film

Imposible no empatizar con su protagonista y la travesía visual que propone su director.

"الشعر لا يعود للذين يكتبونه، إنما لأولئك الذين يحتاجونه"

ياااااخ الجمااال يااااااااخ

Rest in peace Massimo Troisi,u made a masterful performance.

One of the best movies i've ever seen.The story is brilliant,the acting at the first class,the cinematography is very good,the dialogue is masterful.I dont have words how beautiful is this movie.An underated masterpiece

I huge recommend it.