For Roseanna

This film centers on Marcello a trattoria proprietor in an Italian village who will stop at nothing to make sure his beloved but ailing wife Roseanna realizes her dream of being buried at the local cemetary.Running Time: 98 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 794043761621

Congratulations to director Paul Weiland for taking a stupid premise and creating a truly romantic look at marriage. Mercedes Ruehl is dying of a weak heart, and her husband, Jean Reno, hopes to keep his promise to bury her in their tiny Italian village, despite a lack of room in the cemetery. While he is trying to keep his friends and neighbors out of the local bone yard, she is quietly seeking candidates for his next wife. Many movies treat marriage as a death sentence. For Roseanna looks past daily bickering to the enduring love and warm companionship of well-matched lovers. Clearly defined characters, a disarming dénouement, and passionate performances transform the silly plot into a playful valentine. --Rochelle O'Gorman