Northwest Film Forum

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning Italian writer/director Paolo Virzì, adds another hit to his impressive filmography brimming with sly humor, strong performances and an off-kilter shooting style perfectly mimicking the segmented nature of the characters' relationships. The First Beautiful Thing is a delightful and breezy festival favorite. A story spanning four decades, The First Beautiful Thing finds imprudent Bruno attempting reconciliation with his mother, the reckless and stunningly beautiful Anna, who is recently stricken with cancer.  This crowd-pleasing family drama surprises with its subtle comedic touch and conscious avoidance of the sentimental trappings common in this much-revisited genre.