Palombella rossa
Synopsis
Michele is an MP for the Italian Communist Party who loses his memory in a car crash, though hardly anyone around him seems to notice. During a crucial water polo match on the eve of election day, he gradually begins to remember his past life, revealing a man whose personal and political identity crisis mirrors that of Italian communism itself.
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Nanni Moretti
Michele Apicella
Silvio Orlando
Mario
Asia Argento
Valentina Apicella
Mariella Valentini
Giornalista
Alfonso Santagata
Ossessivo
Claudio Morganti
Ossessivo
Eugenio Masciari
Arbitro
Mario Patanè
Simone
Antonio Petrocelli
Fascista
Remo Remotti
Santone di Mario
Fabio Traversa
Amico di Michele
Giovanni Buttafava
Santone dell'arbitro
Gabriele Ceracchini
Michele bambino
Luisanna Pandolfi
Madre di Michele
Imre Budavári
Imre Budavári
Mauro Maugeri
Allenatore dell'Acireale
Mario Monaci Toschi
Gianluca Cocchini
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanni Moretti
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanni Moretti
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Palombella rossa
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sacher Film, Palmyre Productions, RAI, So. Fin. A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanni Moretti
Nanni Moretti
Nicola Piovani
Giuseppe Lanci
Mirco Garrone
Nanni Moretti, Nella Banfi, Angelo Barbagallo
Department Leadership Roster
Nanni Moretti
Director
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Nanni Moretti
Writer
Mirco Garrone
Editor
Nanni Moretti
Producer
Leonardo Scarpa
Production Design
Giancarlo Basili
Production Design
Maria Rita Barbera
Costume Design
Nella Banfi
Producer
Angelo Barbagallo
Producer
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palombella rossa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Palombella rossa about?
Michele is an MP for the Italian Communist Party who loses his memory in a car crash, though hardly anyone around him seems to notice. During a crucial water polo match on the eve of election day, he gradually begins to remember his past life, revealing a man whose personal and political identity crisis mirrors that of Italian communism itself.
Who directed Palombella rossa?
Palombella rossa was directed by Nanni Moretti.
Who stars in Palombella rossa?
The principal cast of Palombella rossa includes Nanni Moretti, Silvio Orlando, Asia Argento, Mariella Valentini, Alfonso Santagata.
When was Palombella rossa released and how long is it?
Palombella rossa was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Palombella rossa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palombella rossa was composed by Nicola Piovani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Palombella rossa?
Palombella rossa holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).