Italianamerican

Martin Scorsese’s portrait of his parents is warm, funny and affectionate – a simple film whose depth lies in the openness between subjects and maker.

In 1974, the renowned director filmed a conversation with his parents. Over dinner, they look back on their experiences as the children of Italian Immigrants in New York. What emerges is a rich portrait of a close-knit family and the filmmaker’s affection, not only for his parents – who would appear in many of their son’s films – but for the culture he was raised in.

‘This has always been a favourite because the relationship he has with his parents is so funny and there’s no embarrassment. I’ve lost my parents and I wish I had a record like this of them.’ – AK