Bella ciao
Synopsis
A man struggles to support his family while remaining true to his ideals in this drama set in Europe during the 1930s. Orfeo Mancini and his wife Nella are a pair of working-class Italians who years ago swore allegiance to the Communist party. With Mussolini on the rise, Orfeo and Nella come to the conclusion that they are no longer welcome in their native land, and they decide to pull up stakes and move to America with their two children. As a result of some confusion en route, the Mancinis end up in Marseilles rather than the United States; needing work, Orfeo takes a job working as a manual laborer for a wealthy landowner. This requires a serious amount of pride-swallowing on Orfeo's part, since his new boss is an Italian expatriate who once courted Nella. The situation becomes all the more difficult for Orfeo when his employer throws his allegiances behind the growing fascist movement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Giusti
- Screenplay & Story
- Stéphane Giusti, Raphaëlle Desplechin
- Original Score
- Lazare Boghossian
- Original Title
- Bella ciao
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Giusti
Stéphane Giusti, Raphaëlle Desplechin
Lazare Boghossian
Jacques Bouquin
Catherine Schwartz
Caroline Adrian, Marie Masmonteil, Denis Carot, Mark Balsam
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Giusti
Director
Caroline Adrian
Producer
Stéphane Giusti
Writer
Gérald Fauritte
Production Design
Marie Masmonteil
Producer
Denis Carot
Producer
Lazare Boghossian
Original Music Composer
Catherine Rigault
Costume Design
Raphaëlle Desplechin
Writer
Mark Balsam
Producer
Catherine Schwartz
Editor
Jacques Bouquin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bella ciao
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bella ciao about?
A man struggles to support his family while remaining true to his ideals in this drama set in Europe during the 1930s. Orfeo Mancini and his wife Nella are a pair of working-class Italians who years ago swore allegiance to the Communist party. With Mussolini on the rise, Orfeo and Nella come to the conclusion that they are no longer welcome in their native land, and they decide to pull up stakes and move to America with their two children. As a result of some confusion en route, the Mancinis end up in Marseilles rather than the United States; needing work, Orfeo takes a job working as a manual laborer for a wealthy landowner. This requires a serious amount of pride-swallowing on Orfeo's part, since his new boss is an Italian expatriate who once courted Nella. The situation becomes all the more difficult for Orfeo when his employer throws his allegiances behind the growing fascist movement.
Who directed Bella ciao?
Bella ciao was directed by Stéphane Giusti.
Who stars in Bella ciao?
The principal cast of Bella ciao includes Isabelle Carré, Jacques Gamblin, Yaël Abecassis, Jalil Lespert, Océane Mozas.
When was Bella ciao released and how long is it?
Bella ciao was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Bella ciao?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bella ciao was composed by Lazare Boghossian.