We Can Do That

The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.

Tagline

“From a close range nobody is normal”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Director

Giulio Manfredonia

Original Language

IT

What is We Can Do That about?

The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.

Who directed We Can Do That?

We Can Do That was directed by Giulio Manfredonia.

When was We Can Do That released?

We Can Do That was released on October 31, 2008.

How long is We Can Do That?

We Can Do That has a runtime of 1h 51m.

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