From the Apennines to the Andes: The Movie Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.70/10 from 45 votes
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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

From the Apennines to the Andes: The Movie
Title in Italiano:

Marco - Dagli Appennini alle Ande: Il Film
Title in Português:

From the Apennines to the Andes: The Movie

Synopsis

From the Apennines to the Andes: The Movie

The movie focuses on Marco, a boy who lives with his family in the harbor city of Genoa, Italy during a depression period in 1881. Marco's father, Pietro Rossi, is a manager of a hospital who dedicates his time to treating poor patients, and therefore the family has financial difficulties. His beloved mother, Anna Rossi, goes to Argentina to work as a maid to earn money for Marco. When the letters from his mother stop coming after an indication that she is sick, Marco fears the worst for her fate. Since his father is too busy working in his clinic and his older brother Tonio was sent to train as a locomotive driver in Milano, he is the only one free to go search for her.

Marco takes his older brother's pet monkey Amedeo and they sneak aboard the Andrea Doria, a ship bound for Brazil. In Brazil Marco boards an immigrant ship and arrives in Buenos Aires, where he meets a puppeteer called Peppino and his family, whom he knew from Genoa. They accompany him to Bahía Blanca to try to locate his mother.

In Bahía Blanca, he discovers his uncle stole the letters which his mother had sent him. He returns to Buenos Aires and sails off on a ship to Rosario; there he tries to figure out how to get on a train to Córdoba. Marco's Italian friends collect money and buy him a train ticket. Marco arrives in Córdoba, and successfully finds the agricultural engineer Mister Mequinez. He tells Marco that his mother works for his brother in Tucumán and gives him enough money for a train ticket. But Marco ends up giving the money to a doctor to save the life of a poor girl he meets. Marco sneaks on the train, but he gets caught and tossed off in the middle of nowhere. A group of traveling Roma rescue him and give him an old donkey.

After a few days, the donkey dies and Marco continues to walk to Tucumán. He eventually arrives to his destination hungry and tired, and finds his mother. His mother is very sick and needs an operation, but she is too weak. As soon as she sees Marco, she regains her strength and manages to go through surgery successfully.

At the end of the movie, Marco and his mother return to Genoa, where the family is reunited.

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User reviews

Laura Campbell
8/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack evoke a sense of adventure and hope, mirroring Marco's unwavering spirit throughout his challenging quest.

Joshua Moore
6/10

The use of traditional Italian and Argentinean instruments in the music adds an authentic touch to the film, enhancing the cultural richness of the story.

Laura Hill
9/10

The music enhances the storytelling by evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing, making the audience feel deeply connected to Marco's quest to find his mother.

Betty Brown
9/10

The use of traditional Italian and Argentine instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the film's setting and helps transport the viewers to the different locations Marco travels through, creating a truly immersive experience.

Timothy Lewis
5/10

The fusion of traditional folk music elements with orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack results in a unique and compelling auditory experience for the viewers.

Michelle Harris
5/10

The use of leitmotifs in the music helps to underscore the key themes and characters in the film, adding depth and complexity to the storytelling.

Daniel Mitchell
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the hardships and challenges faced by Marco during his search for his mother, creating a sense of tension and suspense throughout the movie.

Elizabeth Taylor
8/10

The use of traditional Italian and Argentine musical elements in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the setting and enriches the cultural background of the film.

Karen Young
5/10

The uplifting and heartwarming moments in the film are beautifully accompanied by the touching and melodic compositions in the soundtrack, creating a sense of hope and resilience.

William Lee
6/10

The music in the movie successfully reflects the bond between family members and the power of love, eliciting deep emotions from the audience.

Ashley Perez
7/10

The music beautifully enhances the scenes of Marco's determination and resilience as he travels from Italy to Argentina, adding depth to the storyline.