- Actors: Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Linda Moretti
- Directors: Michael Radford
- Writers: Massimo Troisi, Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano, Antonio Skármeta, Furio Scarpelli
- Producers: Alberto Passone
- Format: PAL
- Language Italian, Spanish
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.66:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Disney
- DVD Release Date: 7 Jan 2002
- Run Time: 108 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005U1XH
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,054 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Italian star and filmmaker Massimo Troisi was dying of heart failure even before this film, his dream project, began production, and he prevailed upon British director Michael Radford (White Mischief) to see him and the film through to the end. (The 40-year-old Troisi, a beloved comic actor in Italy, died the day production wrapped.) Based on true events, Troisi plays a shy postman who strikes up an unlikely friendship with exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret). Through Neruda's example and tutelage, the hero learns to think of his Italian fishing village in lyrical terms, as well as how to talk to women and even find the strength to take his political stands. Sweet as it is, the film finally pushes beyond its charming borders to become an even more complex and poignant story about the pain of growing into one's destiny. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
Special Features
1.66 Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
Italian
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian
Dolby Digital 5.1
International Trailer
Audio Commentary
TV Special Poetry Passion The Postman The Return Of Pablo Neruda Featurette
Soundtrack Featurette
English
DVD 9
English
Italian
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian
Dolby Digital 5.1
International Trailer
Audio Commentary
TV Special Poetry Passion The Postman The Return Of Pablo Neruda Featurette
Soundtrack Featurette
English
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
With films being churned out at a ghastly rate in our nihilistic age, with millions and millions being spent on special effect scenes which may not even last a minute, it is a joy to watch a film like 'Il Postino', No guns, no violence, no swearing, no sex or nudity, no malice or vanity or egoism, just a beautiful story told simply and innocently. This film is a joy, a precious stone in a film industry which often resembles a dark mine. Superb acting, music so beautiful your ears will cry with joy, a tender story of love and friendship, a hysterically funny aunt, and all based on the sublime poetry of Senor Pablo Neruda, may his divine soul rest in peace. How can anyone fault a film which makes your heart ache with perfectly compatible joy and sadness?
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Simply a wonderful film. Beautifully filmed and acted, with scarcely a line out of place, the fact that Troisi died as this masterpiece was finished adds to an already poignant story. Funny, charming and heart-breaking when it should be in turns. The scene when our postman is "struck by the thunderbolt" of love when he first sets eyes on the beautiful Beatrice playing table football somehow manages to be one of the sexiest scenes in a film I know. This and the breathtaking scenery are two of a myriad of reasons to watch this film and feel better about life.
62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Il Postino" is a lovely, tender story about Mario, a poor Italian fisherman who becomes a postman. His job is to deliver mail to the famous (and real) poet, Pablo Neruda, who has been exiled to this island from Chile, because of his Communist beliefs. The kindly poet opens a new world of words for the postman; they become friends, and with Neruda's help, Mario wins the most prettiest girl in the village. Life is beautiful, until a letter arrives saying Neruda may return to Chile, forever.
"Il Postino" is usually described as a romantic comedy, but I would call it a poignant drama, focusing on the changes in Mario's life after he meets and befriends the poet. The film is dedicated to Massimo Troisi who plays Mario. Making this movie was his dream, even though he was ill, and, in fact, he died only hours after filming was completed. He gives a wonderful performance as the sensitive young man who grows to appreciate the beauty around him and the power of words. The ending is quite surprising and touching. The movie is in Italian with English subtitles.
Kona
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Il Postino - charming, funny, touching
This is a blend of a review and the introduction for the showing of Il Postino as part of the fifth Headingley LitFest:
For me, this charming, funny and touching study... Read more
For me, this charming, funny and touching study... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Wilcocks
Sweet and great music
I think that the `Il Postino' is a very sweet film. Bough the filming and the sounds are great!
It's about a postman that's in love with Beatrice. Read more
It's about a postman that's in love with Beatrice. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Martin
Il Postino DVD
Another classic from italian cinema. A wonderful romance about a postman in a small village who makes friends with a writer and eventually becomes a writer. Read more
Published 12 months ago by vanilladude
Il Postino
Great landscape, interesting characters, good acting, believable plot. What's not to like? Good viewing for a couple between 17 and 70.
Published 15 months ago by SWMBO
Lost veiw
I have not been able to watch this dvd as it is in region 1 I never realised it was that or wouldnt have bought it,so am rather upset about it.as its sat here waste of money.
Published on 15 May 2010 by Ms. L. J. Wood
Excellent entertainment & drama
Excellent film, although I only bought this film to assist me with learning Italian and the sub titles just did not mirror the dialogue so my feelings about making this purchase... Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Tin Don
IL POSTINO
IL POSTINO IS A SUPERB MOVIE - SINCERE AND POIGNANT FROM START TO FINISH. ALTHOUGH NOT A NEW RELEASE ITS APPEAL IS TIMELESS AND IT SHOULD CONTINUE TO ENTHRALL VIEWERS FOR A LONG... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Mrs. N. R. Levin
Il Postino
The film and it's story is excelent! Unfortunately
the subtitle wasn't! If you don't speak Italian
you will be completely lost. Read more
the subtitle wasn't! If you don't speak Italian
you will be completely lost. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by R. McPhee
Charming movie set in Italy
Il Postino is a charming tale of a humble postman with only one recipient for his post sack, a famous poet. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Justice Peace
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Compelling and moving final performance by Massimo Troisi; subtle and authentic depiction of developing friendship between slow thinking, highly sensitive and in the end articulate... Read more
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