Perfect Strangers
2016

Perfect Strangers

★ 0.0 / 10
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Directed by Paolo Genovese
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Synopsis

Perfect Strangers is an Italian comedy-drama directed by Paolo Genovese, following seven close friends who agree to a risky dinner game where all incoming calls and messages must be shared aloud. As the evening unfolds, buried secrets, betrayals, and hidden identities surface, threatening to permanently alter their relationships. The film is a sharp, witty, and emotionally charged exploration of privacy, trust, and the double lives people lead in the digital age.

Did You Know?
  • The Italian film was remade in over 18 different countries.
  • Director Paolo Genovese wrote the script in just three weeks.
  • The entire film takes place in one apartment during dinner.
  • It won the David di Donatello Award for Best Film.
  • The French remake 'Le Jeu' became hugely popular in 2018.
Iconic Quotes
  • The phone is like a black box. It contains our whole life.
  • We all have three lives: public, private, and secret.
  • Secrets are what keep a couple together, not transparency.
  • Every message you receive tonight will be shared with everyone at the table.
  • We think we know the people we love, but do we really?
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

An essential entry — Perfect Strangers embodies exactly what this collection is about.