The Keys To The House

Beautifully crafted by acclaimed director Gianni Amelio, “The Keys To The House” is a compassionate exploration of fatherhood and the often surprising nature of disability. The story follows Gianni (KIm Rossi Stuart), a young father attempting to forge a relationship with his physically and psychologically disabled son Paolo, whom he meets for the first time as a teenager. Accompanying Paolo to a special hospital in Berlin, Gianni meets Nicole (Charlotte Rampling), a woman devoted to the care of her own handicapped child, whose instinctive support and understanding help Gianni come to terms with the guilt of having abandoned his son. Featuring outstanding performances by a remarkable cast, this powerful and moving drama is an unforgettable and ultimately uplifting emotional journey.

There have been several awards and nominations for example at the Venice Film Festival in 2004 and at the Italian National Film Syndicate of Film Journalists in 2005.