November 6, 2003
Dave Kehr, New York Times
Rodolphe Marconi,
Andrea Necci,
Echo Danon,
Orietta Gianjorio,
Herve Brunon
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Rodolphe Marconi writes, directs, and stars in the coming-out drama Défense d'Aimer (Love Forbidden). Marconi plays Bruce, a young student from Paris who accepts a fellowship in Rome. He takes a flat ... read more
DVD Release Date: May 4, 2004
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November 4, 2003
Ben Kenigsberg, Village Voice
The facile, derivative mind games played here are probably more meaningful for Marconi than they will be for anyone else. Full Review
November 11, 2003
David Noh, Film Journal International
Unfortunately plays out more like Student Video 101. Full Review
November 7, 2003
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The result is rather like eavesdropping on a bright but painfully self-absorbed adolescent's secret thoughts: sometimes fascinating, other times just infuriating. Full Review
October 3, 2003
Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy
The religious iconography and local architecture make up for the video quality and the flat, zombie-like acting of the supporting cast. Full Review
December 3, 2003
Hollywood Reporter
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