Mario's War
La guerra di Mario
Synopsis
A court takes 9-year-old Mario away from his abusive family and entrusts him to a childless couple. For the three of them, living together is difficult and often painful, since they come from two different worlds. To cope with loneliness and displacement, Mario creates his own world, where he meets Schad Sky, an imaginary friend.
Top Cast
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Valeria Golino
Giulia
Marco Grieco
Mario
Andrea Renzi
Sandro
Imma Villa
Miriella
Sergio Longobardi
Animatore
Rossella Vitantonio
Animatrice
Angela Colella
Maestra #1
Davide Giacobbe
Studente Accademia
Rosalba Di Girolamo
Maestra #2
Elvira Russo
Direttrice
Rosaria De Cicco
Nunzia
Anita Caprioli
Adriana Tutolo
Valeria Sabel
Nonna
Emanuele Annunziata
Luciano
Bruno Memoli
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Anna Lia Perna
Cantante karaoke
Antonio Pennarella
Guido
Lucia Ragni
Giudice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Capuano
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Capuano
- Original Score
- Pasquale Catalano
- Original Title
- La guerra di Mario
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Indigo Film, Fandango
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Capuano
Antonio Capuano
Pasquale Catalano
Luca Bigazzi
Giogiò Franchini
Domenico Procacci, Francesca Cima, Nicola Giuliano
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Capuano
Director
Lino Fiorito
Production Design
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Giogiò Franchini
Editor
Domenico Procacci
Producer
Daniela Ciancio
Costume Design
Pasquale Catalano
Original Music Composer
Antonio Capuano
Writer
Francesca Cima
Producer
Nicola Giuliano
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mario's War.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mario's War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mario's War about?
A court takes 9-year-old Mario away from his abusive family and entrusts him to a childless couple. For the three of them, living together is difficult and often painful, since they come from two different worlds. To cope with loneliness and displacement, Mario creates his own world, where he meets Schad Sky, an imaginary friend.
Who directed Mario's War?
Mario's War was directed by Antonio Capuano.
Who stars in Mario's War?
The principal cast of Mario's War includes Valeria Golino, Marco Grieco, Andrea Renzi, Imma Villa, Sergio Longobardi.
When was Mario's War released and how long is it?
Mario's War was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Mario's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mario's War was composed by Pasquale Catalano.