Festival
Synopsis
The annual film festival in Venice is, of course, an ideal place to make a film (how come no-one has thought of it before). Everything is there in Pupi Avati's Festival: the famous hotels Des Bain and Excelsior on the Lido, the shimmering sandy beach which captivated Visconti. The film was made last spring and exploits the presence of passing film stars such as Jack Nicholson. We see the hysterical press conferences, where journalists and experts ask intelligent questions-without listening to the answers.
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FESTIVAL - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-17
Top Cast
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Massimo Boldi
Franco Melis
Gianni Cavina
Renzo Polpo
Massimo Bonetti
Pigi
Irene Grazioli
Elisabetta
Paola Quattrini
Mirna
Cinzia Monreale
Gea Calò
Lorenzo Flaherty
Elio Zarri
Margaret Mazzantini
Carla Melis
Isabelle Pasco
Alexandra
Andrea Scorzoni
Pierannunzio Tani
Elide Melli
Elisabetta
Alberto Di Stasio
Leo Cordio
Salvatore Cascio
Himself
Vincenzo Mollica
Himself
Gian Luigi Rondi
Himself
Walter D'Errico
Paparazzo
Dario Ballantini
TV Host
Silvia Annichiarico
Journalist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati, Nino Marino, Giorgio Gosetti, Doriano Fasoli
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Festival
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Filmauro, Duea Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati, Nino Marino, Giorgio Gosetti, Doriano Fasoli
Pino Donaggio
Kika Ungaro
Amedeo Salfa
Antonio Avati, Aurelio De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Pupi Avati
Director
Antonio Avati
Writer
Pupi Avati
Writer
Antonio Avati
Producer
Aurelio De Laurentiis
Producer
Kika Ungaro
Director of Photography
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Isabella Rizza
Costume Design
Antonio Avati
Screenplay
Pupi Avati
Screenplay
Nino Marino
Screenplay
Nino Marino
Writer
Giorgio Gosetti
Screenplay
Giorgio Gosetti
Writer
Doriano Fasoli
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Festival
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What is Festival about?
The annual film festival in Venice is, of course, an ideal place to make a film (how come no-one has thought of it before). Everything is there in Pupi Avati's Festival: the famous hotels Des Bain and Excelsior on the Lido, the shimmering sandy beach which captivated Visconti. The film was made last spring and exploits the presence of passing film stars such as Jack Nicholson. We see the hysterical press conferences, where journalists and experts ask intelligent questions-without listening to the answers.
Who directed Festival?
Festival was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in Festival?
The principal cast of Festival includes Massimo Boldi, Gianni Cavina, Massimo Bonetti, Irene Grazioli, Paola Quattrini.
When was Festival released and how long is it?
Festival was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Festival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Festival was composed by Pino Donaggio.