Lamerica
Synopsis
In post-communist Albania, two Italian con artists establish a fictitious shoe factory to embezzle government funds. When their elderly Albanian figurehead disappears, the younger accomplice sets out to find him, embarking on a journey that confronts him with the country's poverty and troubled past.
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LAMERICA - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
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Enrico Lo Verso
Gino
Michele Placido
Fiore
Piro Milkani
Selimi
Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
Spiro
Elida Janushi
Selimi's Cousin
Sefer Pema
Labor Camp Warden
Idajet Sejdia
Dr. Kruja
Marjeta Ljarja
Factory Manager
Elida Ndreu
Nightclub Singer
Ilir Ara
Orphanage Guardian
Liliana Subashi
Hospital Doctor
Artan Marina
Ismail
Vasjan Lami
Roadblock Cop
Nikolin Elezi
Dying Boy
Fatmir Gjyla
Hotel Manager
Elona Hoti
Dancing Kid
Besim Kurti
Prison Officer
Esmeralda Ara
Girl teaching Italian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati, Alessandro Sermoneta
- Original Score
- Franco Piersanti
- Original Title
- Lamerica
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Albanian, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Alia Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Arena Films, RAI, Vega Film, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Amelio
Gianni Amelio, Andrea Porporati, Alessandro Sermoneta
Franco Piersanti
Luca Bigazzi
Simona Paggi
Enzo Porcelli, Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Amelio
Director
Gianni Amelio
Screenplay
Andrea Porporati
Screenplay
Alessandro Sermoneta
Screenplay
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Giuseppe M. Gaudino
Production Design
Liliana Sotira
Costume Design
Claudia Tenaglia
Costume Design
Franco Piersanti
Original Music Composer
Simona Paggi
Editor
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamerica
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What is Lamerica about?
In post-communist Albania, two Italian con artists establish a fictitious shoe factory to embezzle government funds. When their elderly Albanian figurehead disappears, the younger accomplice sets out to find him, embarking on a journey that confronts him with the country's poverty and troubled past.
Who directed Lamerica?
Lamerica was directed by Gianni Amelio.
Who stars in Lamerica?
The principal cast of Lamerica includes Enrico Lo Verso, Michele Placido, Piro Milkani, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli, Elida Janushi.
When was Lamerica released and how long is it?
Lamerica was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Lamerica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lamerica was composed by Franco Piersanti.