Nostos: The Return
Nostos: il ritorno
Synopsis
At the end of the war, Odysseus, the wandering hero, with his companions begins his sail back home to the Mediterranean. The conclusion of his adventure is delayed by many natural obstacles and he takes an internal journey of fleeting memories of his childhood, his parents, love for a beautiful girl, nostalgia for the past, regret for what he did, and the deep silence that envelops everything. He confronts the most terrible loneliness following a shipwreck in which all the comrades perish.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Piavoli
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Piavoli, Homer
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Mazzucca, Luca Tessadrelli, Gianandrea Gazzola, Luciano Berio, Aleksandr Borodin, Rudolf Maros, Claudio Monteverdi
- Original Title
- Nostos: il ritorno
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cooperativa Immaginazione, Zefiro, Ministero del Turismo e dello Spettacolo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Piavoli
Franco Piavoli, Homer
Giuseppe Mazzucca, Luca Tessadrelli, Gianandrea Gazzola, Luciano Berio, Aleksandr Borodin, Rudolf Maros, Claudio Monteverdi
Franco Piavoli
Franco Piavoli
Giannandrea Pecorelli, Franco Piavoli
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Piavoli
Director
Giannandrea Pecorelli
Producer
Franco Piavoli
Producer
Ferruccio Bolognesi
Costume Design
Franco Piavoli
Writer
Franco Piavoli
Director of Photography
Franco Piavoli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nostos: The Return
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What is Nostos: The Return about?
At the end of the war, Odysseus, the wandering hero, with his companions begins his sail back home to the Mediterranean. The conclusion of his adventure is delayed by many natural obstacles and he takes an internal journey of fleeting memories of his childhood, his parents, love for a beautiful girl, nostalgia for the past, regret for what he did, and the deep silence that envelops everything. He confronts the most terrible loneliness following a shipwreck in which all the comrades perish.
Who directed Nostos: The Return?
Nostos: The Return was directed by Franco Piavoli.
Who stars in Nostos: The Return?
The principal cast of Nostos: The Return includes Luigi Mezzanotte, Branca de Camargo, Alex Carozzo, Paola Agosti, Giuseppe Marcoli.
When was Nostos: The Return released and how long is it?
Nostos: The Return was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Nostos: The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nostos: The Return was composed by Giuseppe Mazzucca, Luca Tessadrelli, Gianandrea Gazzola, Luciano Berio, Aleksandr Borodin, Rudolf Maros, Claudio Monteverdi.