Giovanna's Father
Il papà di Giovanna
Synopsis
Michele Casali is a middle-class professor in Fascist Italy who teaches at the same high school attended by his only daughter, Giovanna. A shy and sensitive girl, her insecurities are only magnified by Michele's overprotectiveness—reaching a point of no return.
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Silvio Orlando
Michele Casali
Francesca Neri
Delia Casali
Ezio Greggio
Sergio Ghia
Alba Rohrwacher
Giovanna Casali
Serena Grandi
Lella Ghia
Manuela Morabito
Elide Traxler
Gianfranco Jannuzzo
Preside Apolloni
Paolo Graziosi
Andrea Taxler
Valeria Bilello
Marcella Traxler
Sandro Dori
Belletti
Rita Carlini
Lia
Antonio Pisu
Cicci Dalmastri
Edoardo Romano
Pradelli
Lorena Miller
Cassiera
Chiara Sani
Amabile
Dalia Zagni
Proprietaria trattoria (as Dalia Lahav)
Gennaro Diana
Poliziotto
Eleonora Vallone
Carcerata
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Il papà di Giovanna
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Duea Film, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati
Riz Ortolani
Pasquale Rachini
Amedeo Salfa
Antonio Avati
Department Leadership Roster
Pupi Avati
Director
Francesco Crivellini
Costume Design
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Giuliano Pannuti
Production Design
Mario Carlini
Costume Design
Antonio Avati
Producer
Pasquale Rachini
Director of Photography
Pupi Avati
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giovanna's Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Giovanna's Father about?
Michele Casali is a middle-class professor in Fascist Italy who teaches at the same high school attended by his only daughter, Giovanna. A shy and sensitive girl, her insecurities are only magnified by Michele's overprotectiveness—reaching a point of no return.
Who directed Giovanna's Father?
Giovanna's Father was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in Giovanna's Father?
The principal cast of Giovanna's Father includes Silvio Orlando, Francesca Neri, Ezio Greggio, Alba Rohrwacher, Serena Grandi.
When was Giovanna's Father released and how long is it?
Giovanna's Father was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Giovanna's Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giovanna's Father was composed by Riz Ortolani.