Lost Continent
Continente perduto
Synopsis
Three directors collaborated on the Italian documentary Continente Perduto. The "lost continent" of the title is Asia, specifically Indonesia, here lovingly photographed in Ferraniacolor by Mario Craveri, Giannni Rafaldi and Franco Bernetti. Highlights include a Cantonese wedding aboard a floating junk, the annual wheat and rice harvest, the animal-sacrifice rites at the rim of a volcano, a ceremonial chariot race, and a bevy of Balinese dancers. Though there's no story to speak of, the film has the rhythm and pace of a "continuity" picture. Continente Perduto was the winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
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March 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Craveri, Enrico Gras
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Continente perduto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Astra Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi
Mario Craveri, Enrico Gras, Ennio Flaiano, Giorgio Moser, John Gunther
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Mario Serandrei
Leonardo Bonzi
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Leonardo Bonzi
Producer
Mario Craveri
Screenplay
Ennio Flaiano
Writer
Enrico Gras
Screenplay
Giorgio Moser
Writer
John Gunther
Writer
Enrico Gras
Director
Giorgio Moser
Director
Leonardo Bonzi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Lost Continent about?
Three directors collaborated on the Italian documentary Continente Perduto. The "lost continent" of the title is Asia, specifically Indonesia, here lovingly photographed in Ferraniacolor by Mario Craveri, Giannni Rafaldi and Franco Bernetti. Highlights include a Cantonese wedding aboard a floating junk, the annual wheat and rice harvest, the animal-sacrifice rites at the rim of a volcano, a ceremonial chariot race, and a bevy of Balinese dancers. Though there's no story to speak of, the film has the rhythm and pace of a "continuity" picture. Continente Perduto was the winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed Lost Continent?
Lost Continent was directed by Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi.
Who stars in Lost Continent?
The principal cast of Lost Continent includes Orio Vergani, George Bryan.
When was Lost Continent released and how long is it?
Lost Continent was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost Continent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Continent was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost Continent?
Lost Continent holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).