Palisades Tartan will release on Blu-ray Italian director Paolo Virzì's
The First Beautiful Thing (2010), starring Valerio Mastandrea and Stefania Sandrelli. Earlier this year, the film was selected to represent Italy in the Foreign Language Film Category at the 83nd Academy Awards. Street date is January 17th.
The First Beautiful Thing follows a strong and optimistic mother raising her two children against all odds. Throughout grief and pain she teaches her family to remain open and loving and to cherish the little joys in life. This beautiful and touching comedic drama from acclaimed Italian director Paolo Virzì (Caterina in the Big City) is filled with unforgettable and emotional true-to-life performances.