Notes on a True Story
Appunti su un fatto di cronaca
Synopsis
On the evening of March 11, 1950, Annabella Bracci, a 12-year-old girl, was brutally killed and thrown into a pit on the outskirts of Rome, near the village of Primavalle. A brief and poetic account of the events and their impact on an impoverished community. A handful of wild flowers and a painful catch in the voices.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Vasco Pratolini
- Original Score
- Franco Mannino
- Original Title
- Appunti su un fatto di cronaca
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Documento Mensile
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Vasco Pratolini
Franco Mannino
Domenico Scala
Marco Ferreri, Riccardo Ghione
Department Leadership Roster
Luchino Visconti
Director
Vasco Pratolini
Writer
Marco Ferreri
Producer
Riccardo Ghione
Producer
Domenico Scala
Director of Photography
Franco Mannino
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notes on a True Story
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What is Notes on a True Story about?
On the evening of March 11, 1950, Annabella Bracci, a 12-year-old girl, was brutally killed and thrown into a pit on the outskirts of Rome, near the village of Primavalle. A brief and poetic account of the events and their impact on an impoverished community. A handful of wild flowers and a painful catch in the voices.
Who directed Notes on a True Story?
Notes on a True Story was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in Notes on a True Story?
The principal cast of Notes on a True Story includes Vasco Pratolini.
When was Notes on a True Story released and how long is it?
Notes on a True Story was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Notes on a True Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Notes on a True Story was composed by Franco Mannino.