Clowns
Pagliacci
Synopsis
In the theater of a small village, rehersals are taking place for a show based on the opera I Pagliacci. There is no orchestra, just a piano and the singers. Amongs the few people in the audience there is the mother of the singer, a rich local lady and financer of the project, the sister, and a few other people involved in the show. During a dinner party at this rich lady’s house, a hiposis session takes place, where rancor and pain emerge from the brother and sister towards their mother and their impossibility of overcoming them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bellocchio
- Original Score
- Andrea Farri
- Original Title
- Pagliacci
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Kavac Film, FareCinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio
Andrea Farri
Daniele Ciprì
Claudio Misantoni
Marco Bellocchio
Department Leadership Roster
Claudio Misantoni
Editor
Eleonora Diana
Production Design
Daria Calvelli
Costume Design
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Writer
Daniele Ciprì
Director of Photography
Marco Bellocchio
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clowns
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What is Clowns about?
In the theater of a small village, rehersals are taking place for a show based on the opera I Pagliacci. There is no orchestra, just a piano and the singers. Amongs the few people in the audience there is the mother of the singer, a rich local lady and financer of the project, the sister, and a few other people involved in the show. During a dinner party at this rich lady’s house, a hiposis session takes place, where rancor and pain emerge from the brother and sister towards their mother and their impossibility of overcoming them.
Who directed Clowns?
Clowns was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in Clowns?
The principal cast of Clowns includes Lucia Ragni, Luca Micheletti, Federica Fracassi, Rebecca Liberati, Corrado Invernizzi.
When was Clowns released and how long is it?
Clowns was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Clowns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clowns was composed by Andrea Farri.