The Red Carnation
Garofano rosso
Synopsis
Our hero is the 18-year-old Alessio Mainardi, who receives a token red carnation from a girl named Giovanna and becomes a symbol of love, desire, and even has political overtones as a symbol of the struggle for political freedom in opposition to Fascism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi M. Faccini
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi M. Faccini, Pietro Del Bosco, Elio Vittorini
- Original Title
- Garofano rosso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Filmcoop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi M. Faccini
Luigi M. Faccini, Pietro Del Bosco, Elio Vittorini
Arturo Zavattini
Luciano Benedetti
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi M. Faccini
Director
Luigi M. Faccini
Writer
Pietro Del Bosco
Writer
Luciano Benedetti
Editor
Chiara Ghigi
Costume Design
Arturo Zavattini
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Carnation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Carnation about?
Our hero is the 18-year-old Alessio Mainardi, who receives a token red carnation from a girl named Giovanna and becomes a symbol of love, desire, and even has political overtones as a symbol of the struggle for political freedom in opposition to Fascism.
Who directed The Red Carnation?
The Red Carnation was directed by Luigi M. Faccini.
Who stars in The Red Carnation?
The principal cast of The Red Carnation includes Miguel Bosé, Elsa Martinelli, Denis Karvil, Marisa Mantovani, Maria Monti.
When was The Red Carnation released and how long is it?
The Red Carnation was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is The Red Carnation based on a book or true story?
The Red Carnation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elio Vittorini".