Mambo Italiano released in 2003 is one of the best gay themed films ever. Instead of the usual contents in gay themed films like love, lust, tragedy etc, this film can be included in the ‘comedy-drama' category. the story writer Steve Galluccio successes his attempt to connect family tradition with sexuality. Film is made in a colorful background. The timing of the actors and beautiful editing of the film makes it a 100% entertainer. Emile Gaudreault the director of the film made it in to a beautiful piece of art. And this is the experience of the writer Steve Galluccio itself
Film starts with a description of
Angelo Barberini’s (Luke Kirby) family. Angelo belongs to an Italian family, they were immigrated to Canada. He is having a problem of revealing his sexuality to his family. As he is confused about this, he made a call to the gay helpline center there the story begins. He accidentally met his childhood friend Nino (Peter Miller) a cop, both were handsome enough to get attracted to each other and things are much easier. Since they know each other. When both families were realized their sexuality. This is the twist in the story.
MAMBO ITALIANO
Directed by Emile Gaudreault
Written by Emile Gaudreault and Steve Gallucio, based on Gallucio's play
Rated M
Luke Kirby & Peter Miller