

La Cecilia
“An Experience in Anarchy”
Synopsis
At the end of the nineteenth century, Italian anarchists, ten men, one woman, libertarian, collectivist emigrate to Brazil to start a leaderless community, without hierarchy, without a boss without police, but not without conflict nor passion.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Louis Comolli
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Louis Comolli, Marianne di Vettimo, Eduardo de Gregorio
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- La Cecilia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- CECRT, Filmoblic, Nuovi Orientamenti Cinematografici, Saba Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Louis Comolli
Jean-Louis Comolli, Marianne di Vettimo, Eduardo de Gregorio
Michel Portal
Yann Le Masson
Claudio Biondi
Fanny Berchaux, Claude Nedjar, Hubert Niogret
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Louis Comolli
Writer
Marianne di Vettimo
Writer
Fanny Berchaux
Producer
Claude Nedjar
Producer
Hubert Niogret
Producer
Yann Le Masson
Director of Photography
Claudio Biondi
Editor
Claudio Patrone
Production Design
Jean-Louis Comolli
Director
Eduardo de Gregorio
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Cecilia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cecilia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Cecilia about?
At the end of the nineteenth century, Italian anarchists, ten men, one woman, libertarian, collectivist emigrate to Brazil to start a leaderless community, without hierarchy, without a boss without police, but not without conflict nor passion.
Who directed La Cecilia?
La Cecilia was directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.
Who stars in La Cecilia?
The principal cast of La Cecilia includes Massimo Foschi, Maria Carta, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Mario Bussolino, Bruno Cattaneo.
When was La Cecilia released and how long is it?
La Cecilia was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for La Cecilia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Cecilia was composed by Michel Portal.
