The Path of Oil
La via del petrolio
Synopsis
La Via del Petrolio is a three-part documentary Bernardo Bertolucci made for the Italian oil giant ENI that aired in 1967. The film was made following Bertolucci’s breakthrough second feature Before the Revolution, and the director has said that it’s a documentary made by a man who is desperate to direct another feature. The film was presented in three parts: "The Origins", "At Sea" and "In the Heart of Europe".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Original Title
- La via del petrolio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi (ENI) S.p.A., RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Bernardo Bertolucci
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What is The Path of Oil about?
La Via del Petrolio is a three-part documentary Bernardo Bertolucci made for the Italian oil giant ENI that aired in 1967. The film was made following Bertolucci’s breakthrough second feature Before the Revolution, and the director has said that it’s a documentary made by a man who is desperate to direct another feature. The film was presented in three parts: "The Origins", "At Sea" and "In the Heart of Europe".
Who directed The Path of Oil?
The Path of Oil was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in The Path of Oil?
The principal cast of The Path of Oil includes Giulio Bosetti, Nino Castelnuovo, Riccardo Cucciolla, Nino Dal Fabbro, Mario Feliciani.
When was The Path of Oil released and how long is it?
The Path of Oil was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.