This film is based on true events, and the (non-professional) actors portray themselves, playing out their life story. It gives the film a raw quality. It is genuine and authentic, unflinching in its look at reality. Local government is not glamorous. It has its rewards, but certainly has its challenges. And the troubled Mirko tackles this challenge with bravery and pride. He just wants to do good in his community after a spin in jail, and he makes every effort as the newly elected president of the homeowners' committee and is constantly thwarted. Mirko, a tough Italian guy, shows vulnerability and emotion and depth beyond what you expect (the full beards are partly to blame for my judgment, but they all sport manly beards). It is inspiring because we know behind the dramatization, it actually happened. The cast was in attendance and they were all glammed up. The film is in Italian, and here and there I understood some bits, picked up some slang, but for the most part I had difficulty understanding the accents. I think it was kind of southern. In any case, it's not what I'm used to hearing.
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