Pasolini
“A kaleidoscopic look at the last day of Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini in 1975.”
Synopsis
We are with Pasolini during the last hours of his life, as he talks with his beloved family and friends, writes, gives a brutally honest interview, shares a meal with Ninetto Davoli, and cruises for the roughest rough trade in his gun-metal gray Alfa Romeo. Over the course of the action, Pasolini’s life and his art are constantly refracted and intermingled to the point where they become one.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-12
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Ninetto Davoli
Epifanio
Riccardo Scamarcio
Ninetto Davoli
Valerio Mastandrea
Nico Naldini
Roberto Zibetti
Carlo
Andrea Bosca
Andrea Fago
Giada Colagrande
Graziella Chiarcossi
Damiano Tamilia
Pino Pelosi
Francesco Siciliano
Furio Colombo
Luca Lionello
Narrator (voice)
Salvatore Ruocco
Politician
Adriana Asti
Susanna Pasolini
Maria de Medeiros
Laura Betti
Guillaume Rumiel Braun
Interviewer
Dounia Sichov
Stewardess
Pietro Angelini
Sandro
Caterina Fornaciai
Stewardess Petroi
Rosa Diletta Rossi
Patrizia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurizio Braucci
- Original Title
- Pasolini
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tarantula, Capricci Films, Urania Pictures, Dublin Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Maurizio Braucci, Abel Ferrara, Nicola Tranquillino
Stefano Falivene, Francesco Di Giacomo
Fabio Nunziata
Thierry Lounas, Joseph Rouschop, Conchita Airoldi, Camille Chandellier, Costanza Coldagelli
Department Leadership Roster
Stefano Falivene
Director of Photography
Abel Ferrara
Director
Maurizio Braucci
Screenplay
Thierry Lounas
Producer
Joseph Rouschop
Producer
David Zamperla
Stunt Coordinator
Gianluca Petrazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Conchita Airoldi
Producer
Stefano Marinoni
Visual Effects Supervisor
Fabio Nunziata
Editor
Rossano Marchi
Costume Design
Igor Gabriel
Production Design
Fabio Massimo Cacciatori
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pasolini
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What is Pasolini about?
We are with Pasolini during the last hours of his life, as he talks with his beloved family and friends, writes, gives a brutally honest interview, shares a meal with Ninetto Davoli, and cruises for the roughest rough trade in his gun-metal gray Alfa Romeo. Over the course of the action, Pasolini’s life and his art are constantly refracted and intermingled to the point where they become one.
Who directed Pasolini?
Pasolini was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in Pasolini?
The principal cast of Pasolini includes Willem Dafoe, Ninetto Davoli, Riccardo Scamarcio, Valerio Mastandrea, Roberto Zibetti.
When was Pasolini released and how long is it?
Pasolini was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.