Shakespeare a Palermo
Synopsis
In the late 1990s, in a dilapidated theater in the heart of Palermo, Carlo Cecchi is working on a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the second play in his Shakespearean trilogy, translated by the poet Patrizia Cavalli. Director Francesca Comencini – who sees Cecchi as the last representative of an Italy not subservient to the media and Berlusconi’s power – decides to follow him and is allowed to film the show’s rehearsals, on the condition that she does it all on her own and with discretion.
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Palermo Troupe in Paris
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Comencini
- Original Title
- Shakespeare a Palermo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici, GA&A
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Comencini
Francesca Comencini
Martine Bouquin
Serge Lalou, Gioia Avvantaggiato, Patricia Conord, Matteo Bavera
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Comencini
Director
Francesca Comencini
Screenplay
Martine Bouquin
Editor
Serge Lalou
Producer
Gioia Avvantaggiato
Producer
Patricia Conord
Producer
Matteo Bavera
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakespeare a Palermo
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What is Shakespeare a Palermo about?
In the late 1990s, in a dilapidated theater in the heart of Palermo, Carlo Cecchi is working on a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the second play in his Shakespearean trilogy, translated by the poet Patrizia Cavalli. Director Francesca Comencini – who sees Cecchi as the last representative of an Italy not subservient to the media and Berlusconi’s power – decides to follow him and is allowed to film the show’s rehearsals, on the condition that she does it all on her own and with discretion.
Who directed Shakespeare a Palermo?
Shakespeare a Palermo was directed by Francesca Comencini.
Who stars in Shakespeare a Palermo?
The principal cast of Shakespeare a Palermo includes Carlo Cecchi, Iaia Forte, Valerio Binasco, Arturo Cirillo, Vito Di Bella.
When was Shakespeare a Palermo released and how long is it?
Shakespeare a Palermo was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.