The Ship
La nave
“Tragedy by Gabriele D'Annunzio”
Synopsis
The newly-settled city of Venice in the Sixth Century AD: A wandering people struggle to establish Christian Theocracy. Basiliola Faledro, an exotic dancer, wicked and cunning, arrives from faraway lands seeking to avenge her pagan lineage; Her father and brothers blinded and humilated by frenzied zealots. Her primary targets are the brothers Gràtico, both newly-elected to positions of power: One, Marco, an arbiter and tribune, the other, Sergio, a bishop. The title refers to a bold pronouncement made by Deaconess Ema Gràtico to her subjects the Venetians, a seafaring and desperate tribe-- That their native homeland is aboard a ship.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriellino D'Annunzio, Mario Roncoroni
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriele D'Annunzio, Gabriellino D'Annunzio
- Original Score
- Ildebrando Pizzetti
- Original Title
- La nave
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Ambrosio-Zanotta, Società Anonima Ambrosio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriellino D'Annunzio, Mario Roncoroni
Gabriele D'Annunzio, Gabriellino D'Annunzio
Ildebrando Pizzetti
Arturo Ambrosio
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ambrosio
Producer
Gabriellino D'Annunzio
Director
Mario Roncoroni
Director
Gabriellino D'Annunzio
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ship
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What is The Ship about?
The newly-settled city of Venice in the Sixth Century AD: A wandering people struggle to establish Christian Theocracy. Basiliola Faledro, an exotic dancer, wicked and cunning, arrives from faraway lands seeking to avenge her pagan lineage; Her father and brothers blinded and humilated by frenzied zealots. Her primary targets are the brothers Gràtico, both newly-elected to positions of power: One, Marco, an arbiter and tribune, the other, Sergio, a bishop. The title refers to a bold pronouncement made by Deaconess Ema Gràtico to her subjects the Venetians, a seafaring and desperate tribe-- That their native homeland is aboard a ship.
Who directed The Ship?
The Ship was directed by Gabriellino D'Annunzio, Mario Roncoroni.
Who stars in The Ship?
The principal cast of The Ship includes Ida Rubinstein, Alfredo Boccolini, Ciro Galvani, Mary Cleo Tarlarini, Mario Mariani.
When was The Ship released and how long is it?
The Ship was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ship was composed by Ildebrando Pizzetti.
Is The Ship based on a book or true story?
The Ship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gabriele D'Annunzio".