L'Avventura
L'avventura
“A new adventure in filmmaking...”
Synopsis
Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.
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Michelangelo Antonioni's L'AVVENTURA - U.S. Re-release trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-28
Top Cast
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Monica Vitti
Claudia
Gabriele Ferzetti
Sandro
Lea Massari
Anna
Dominique Blanchar
Giulia
Renzo Ricci
Anna's Father
James Addams
Corrado
Dorothy De Poliolo
Gloria Perkins
Lelio Luttazzi
Raimondo
Giovanni Petrucci
Prince Godfrey
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Patrizia
Enrico Bologna
Franco Cimino
Giovanni Danesi
Photographer
Rita Molè
Renato Pinciroli
Zuria, the Journalist
Angela Tommasi Di Lampedusa
Princess
Vincenzo Tranchina
Valeria Perri
Martina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelangelo Antonioni, Elio Bartolini, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- L'avventura
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Cino del Duca, Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Produzioni Cinematografiche Europee (P.C.E.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelangelo Antonioni
Michelangelo Antonioni, Elio Bartolini, Tonino Guerra
Giovanni Fusco
Aldo Scavarda
Eraldo Da Roma
Amato Pennasilico
Department Leadership Roster
Michelangelo Antonioni
Director
Michelangelo Antonioni
Screenplay
Elio Bartolini
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Aldo Scavarda
Director of Photography
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Adriana Berselli
Costume Design
Amato Pennasilico
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Avventura
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'Avventura about?
Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.
Who directed L'Avventura?
L'Avventura was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
Who stars in L'Avventura?
The principal cast of L'Avventura includes Monica Vitti, Gabriele Ferzetti, Lea Massari, Dominique Blanchar, Renzo Ricci.
When was L'Avventura released and how long is it?
L'Avventura was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for L'Avventura?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L'Avventura was composed by Giovanni Fusco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'Avventura?
L'Avventura holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).