shoehorn, some thoughts come to mind but I think I'll watch the film again (it has been 5 years) to solidify them.  My main impression from the film is really experiencing the sensations that Leolo was feeling, the oppressive home environment and his desire to have more freedom in expression, in life.  The film was perhaps uncomfortable for some to watch at times but such was his reality. I found the film absorbing from the beginning- a friend of mine tried her best to find the song from the movie(cosi mai?) but was unable to.  Do you know if there is a soundtrack?  Anyhow, I'll watch the movie again and post something to the website you spoke of (what was the site exactly?), mrcrio (formerly trespalmas)