

The Italian of the Roses
L'Italien des Roses
Synopsis
This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.
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- Director
- Charles Matton
- Original Title
- L'Italien des Roses
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Saga, Service de la Recherche de l'ORTF, Sunchild Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Matton
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Matton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Italian of the Roses
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What is The Italian of the Roses about?
This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.
Who directed The Italian of the Roses?
The Italian of the Roses was directed by Charles Matton.
Who stars in The Italian of the Roses?
The principal cast of The Italian of the Roses includes Richard Bohringer, Isabelle Mercanton, Chantal Darget, Pierre Santini, Cécile Vassort.
When was The Italian of the Roses released and how long is it?
The Italian of the Roses was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
