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| Directed by | Gianni Amelio |
| Written by | Vincenzo Cerami |
| Story by | Gianni Amelio |
| Starring | Jean-Louis Trintignant |
| Music by | Franco Piersanti |
| Cinematography | Tonino Nardi |
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| Language | Italian |
Blow to the Heart (Italian: Colpire al cuore) is a 1982 Italian drama film directed by Gianni Amelio. The film entered the competition at the 39th Venice Film Festival. Fausto Rossi won a Silver Ribbon and a David di Donatello as best new actor. The film also won the Silver Ribbon for best script. It was described as a "masterful psychological study investigating two profoundly different characters".