The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Il giardino dei Finzi Contini
“A world where love was forgotten... a garden where love grew”
Synopsis
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Top Cast
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Lino Capolicchio
Giorgio
Dominique Sanda
Micól
Fabio Testi
Bruno
Romolo Valli
padre di Giorgio
Helmut Berger
Alberto
Camillo Cesarei
padre di Micól
Inna Alexeievna
nonna di Micól
Katina Morisani
madre di Micól
Barbara Pilavin
madre di Giorgio
Michael Berger
Studente tedesco
Ettore Geri
Pierotti
Raffaele Curi
Ernesto, fratello di Giorgio
Gianpaolo Duregon
Marcella Gentile
Cinzia Bruno
Micól giovane
Alessandro D'Alatri
Giorgio giovane
Franco Nebbia
Professor De Marchis
Edoardo Toniolo
Direttore della biblioteca
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Pirro, Vittorio Bonicelli
- Original Score
- Manuel De Sica
- Original Title
- Il giardino dei Finzi Contini
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Documento Film, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Ugo Pirro, Vittorio Bonicelli, Giorgio Bassani
Manuel De Sica
Ennio Guarnieri
Adriana Novelli
Artur Brauner, Gianni Hecht Lucari, Arthur Cohn, Fausto Saraceni
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Manuel De Sica
Original Music Composer
Ugo Pirro
Screenplay
Vittorio Bonicelli
Screenplay
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Production Design
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Costume Design
Artur Brauner
Producer
Gianni Hecht Lucari
Producer
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Adriana Novelli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis about?
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Who directed The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
The principal cast of The Garden of the Finzi-Continis includes Lino Capolicchio, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Romolo Valli, Helmut Berger.
When was The Garden of the Finzi-Continis released and how long is it?
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was composed by Manuel De Sica.
Is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis based on a book or true story?
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giorgio Bassani".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).