The American Backyard
L'orto americano
Synopsis
A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.
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The American Backyard (L'Orto Americano) new clip official - Venice Film Festival 2024
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-09
Top Cast
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Filippo Scotti
Lui
Rita Tushingham
Flora
Roberto De Francesco
Emilio Zagatto
Armando De Ceccon
Glauco Zagotto
Chiara Caselli
Doris
Massimo Bonetti
Il presidente della Corte d'Assise
Morena Gentile
Arianna
Mildred Gustafsson
Barbara
Romano Reggiani
P.M.
Robert Madison
Maggiore Capland
Patrizio Pelizzi
Giudice della Corte d'Assise
Cesare Cremonini
Ugo Oste
Andrea Roncato
Maresciallo dei Carabinieri
Nicola Nocella
Frate
Holly Irgen
Giudice popolare
Luca Bagnoli
Cancelliere
Claudio Botosso
Medico legale
Filippo Velardi
Pubblico Ministero
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hainan Island International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati, Tommaso Avati
- Original Title
- L'orto americano
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Duea Film, Minerva Pictures Group, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati, Tommaso Avati
Cesare Bastelli
Ivan Zuccon
Antonio Avati, Gianluca Curti, Santo Versace
Department Leadership Roster
Pupi Avati
Director
Pupi Avati
Screenplay
Antonio Avati
Producer
Ivan Zuccon
Editor
Biagio Fersini
Production Design
Gianluca Curti
Producer
Santo Versace
Producer
Tommaso Avati
Screenplay
Cesare Bastelli
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Backyard
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What is The American Backyard about?
A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.
Who directed The American Backyard?
The American Backyard was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in The American Backyard?
The principal cast of The American Backyard includes Filippo Scotti, Rita Tushingham, Roberto De Francesco, Armando De Ceccon, Chiara Caselli.
When was The American Backyard released and how long is it?
The American Backyard was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is The American Backyard based on a book or true story?
The American Backyard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pupi Avati".