The Ideal City

The Ideal City is a 2012 Italian thriller drama film, written and directed by Luigi Lo Cascio. It is Cascio's directorial debut film. The film premiered in International Film Critics' Week section at 69th Venice International Film Festival on August 11, 2012. The film screened at number of film festivals before having a theatrical release in Italy on April 11, 2013. Plot The film tells the story of the architect and ecologist Michele Grassadonia, who moves from his hometown of Palermo to live in Siena and build a life that is as environmentally friendly as possible. Cast Luigi Lo Cascio as Michele Grassadonia Catrinel Menghia as Alexandra Luigi Maria Burruano as Avv. Scalici Aida Burruano as Madre Barbara Enrichi as Giudice Massimo Foschi as Avv. Chiantini Roberto Herlitzka as Custode Maneggio Alfonso Santagata as Pubblico Ministero Manuel Zicarelli as Marco