Happy as Lazzaro
Lazzaro felice
Synopsis
Purehearted teen Lazzaro is content living as a sharecropper in rural Italy, but an unlikely friendship with the marquise’s son will change his world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-07
Top Cast
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Adriano Tardiolo
Lazzaro
Agnese Graziani
Antonia (young)
Luke Chikovani
Tancredi (young)
Alba Rohrwacher
Antonia
Sergi López
Ultimo
Tommaso Ragno
Tancredi
Natalino Balasso
Nicola
Nicoletta Braschi
Marchesa Alfonsina De Luna
Carlo Massimino
Pippo
Daria Pascal Attolini
Maria Grazia (Adult)
Maddalena Baiocco
Stefania
Giulia Caccavello
Teresa
Annunziata Capretto
Natalina anziana
Alessandro Genovesi
Maresciallo
Davide Denci
Appuntato
Edoardo Montalto
Pippo (young)
Leonardo Nigro
Gala Othero Winter
Stefania
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 14, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Original Title
- Lazzaro felice
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Ad Vitam Production, Tempesta, Amka Films, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, KNM, RAI Cinema, RSI, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Rohrwacher
Alice Rohrwacher
Hélène Louvart
Nelly Quettier
Carlo Cresto-Dina, Martin Scorsese, Gregory Gajos, Pierre-François Piet, Michael Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Alice Rohrwacher
Director
Carlo Cresto-Dina
Producer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Alice Rohrwacher
Writer
Gregory Gajos
Producer
Pierre-François Piet
Producer
Rodolfo Migliari
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Weber
Producer
Tiziana Soudani
Producer
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Marco Pancrazi
Stunt Coordinator
Cécile Tollu-Polonowski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy as Lazzaro
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What is Happy as Lazzaro about?
Purehearted teen Lazzaro is content living as a sharecropper in rural Italy, but an unlikely friendship with the marquise’s son will change his world.
Who directed Happy as Lazzaro?
Happy as Lazzaro was directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
Who stars in Happy as Lazzaro?
The principal cast of Happy as Lazzaro includes Adriano Tardiolo, Agnese Graziani, Luke Chikovani, Alba Rohrwacher, Sergi López.
When was Happy as Lazzaro released and how long is it?
Happy as Lazzaro was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy as Lazzaro?
Happy as Lazzaro holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).