Lolo (Leonardo Nigro), 30, a second-generation Italian, and his lover Manuel (Simon Grossenbacher) are about to celebrate their one-year-anniversary. The evening starts on a high note: as a surprise for Lolo, Manuel has dressed up as Sophia Loren, which Lolo seems to enjoy beyond measure. However, this romantic tête-à-tête comes to an abrupt end when Lolos granny shows up on his doorstep. Lolo just manages to hide Manuel in his bedreoom before Nonna Concetta (Rosanna Kern) storms into the flat. The old lady, much to her grandsons dismay, soon takes over the living-room and notices that a romantic date is on the cards. The thought that her grandchild has finally found a fidanzata  a fiancée  fills her with joy! Lolo tries everything to make her leave but Nonna is set to stay. He then desperately tries to talk his sweetheart into going away. However, Manuel is not the kind to be easily dismissed and confidently struts into the living-room. Lolo is deeply shocked, but Nonna gives the new visitor a warm welcome. She thinks Manuel is Manuela  the fidanzata! They are in for an intense evening. > Download flyer > Download film stills		Short feature film, 2004 11min, Video Original version: Swiss german / Italian / German Written & directed by: Petra Volpe Photography: Alexandra Czok Editor: Gion Reto Killias Sound: Ingrid Städeli Music: Domenico Ferrari Cast: Leonardo Nigro, Simon Grossenbacher, Rosanna Kern De Rosa Premiere: 06.08.2004 Festivals: (selection) Locarno International Film Festival; Lesben Film Festival Berlin; Queersicht, Bern; Trieste Film Festival Alpe Cinema Adria; Out in Africa, Johannesburg, Capetown; Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival; NewFest, New York; Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival; Fairy Tales Film Festival, Calgary; Milano International Lesbian & Gay Queer Film Festival; Sydney Mardi Gras Lesbian & Gay Film Festival; Melbourne Queer Film Festival Awards: Mona d'Oro (2. price), Berlin Production: Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion Co-production: SF DRS Producer: Samir & Susann Rüdlinger Commissioning editors: Lilian Räber (SF DRS) World rights: Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion