The Basileus Quartet
Il quartetto Basileus
Synopsis
The lives of the surviving members of the Basileus Quartet, a chamber group that has been playing successfully around the world for more than 30 years, are turned upside down after the death of the leader, Oscar Guarneri. The three aging musicians decide to split up to pursue those pleasures they've denied themselves too long.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabio Carpi
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabio Carpi
- Original Title
- Il quartetto Basileus
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- CEP, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabio Carpi
Fabio Carpi
Dante Spinotti
Massimo Latini
Arturo La Pegna
Department Leadership Roster
Fabio Carpi
Writer
Fabio Carpi
Director
Arturo La Pegna
Producer
Massimo Latini
Editor
Corrado Colabucci
Costume Design
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
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What is The Basileus Quartet about?
The lives of the surviving members of the Basileus Quartet, a chamber group that has been playing successfully around the world for more than 30 years, are turned upside down after the death of the leader, Oscar Guarneri. The three aging musicians decide to split up to pursue those pleasures they've denied themselves too long.
Who directed The Basileus Quartet?
The Basileus Quartet was directed by Fabio Carpi.
Who stars in The Basileus Quartet?
The principal cast of The Basileus Quartet includes Héctor Alterio, Omero Antonutti, Pierre Malet, François Simon, Michel Vitold.
When was The Basileus Quartet released and how long is it?
The Basileus Quartet was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.