The Black Sheep
La pecora nera
Synopsis
Nicola is a man who has spent much of his life in a mental institution, though not always as a patient. Nicola's mother suffered from mental illness, and when young Nicola grew old enough to understand some of her stranger behavior as well as the family's other dark secrets, a few of the adults around him preferred to suggest he was disturbed like his mother, and he was encouraged to visit an asylum not far from his home. As an adult, Nicola has spent enough time around people who have a tenuous connection with reality that he has a superficial resemblance to them, and has developed a strange set of imaginary friends to go along with his eccentric real-life companions and the woman he loves from afar, Marinella.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ascanio Celestini
- Screenplay & Story
- Ascanio Celestini, Ugo Chiti, Wilma Labate
- Original Score
- Ascanio Celestini
- Original Title
- La pecora nera
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ascanio Celestini
Ascanio Celestini, Ugo Chiti, Wilma Labate
Ascanio Celestini
Daniele Ciprì
Giogiò Franchini
Carlo Macchitella, Giorgio Magliulo, Alessandra Acciai
Department Leadership Roster
Giogiò Franchini
Editor
Grazia Colombini
Costume Design
Ascanio Celestini
Screenplay
Carlo Macchitella
Producer
Giorgio Magliulo
Producer
Alessandra Acciai
Producer
Tommaso Bordone
Production Design
Ugo Chiti
Screenplay
Wilma Labate
Screenplay
Ascanio Celestini
Director
Daniele Ciprì
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Black Sheep.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Sheep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Sheep about?
Nicola is a man who has spent much of his life in a mental institution, though not always as a patient. Nicola's mother suffered from mental illness, and when young Nicola grew old enough to understand some of her stranger behavior as well as the family's other dark secrets, a few of the adults around him preferred to suggest he was disturbed like his mother, and he was encouraged to visit an asylum not far from his home. As an adult, Nicola has spent enough time around people who have a tenuous connection with reality that he has a superficial resemblance to them, and has developed a strange set of imaginary friends to go along with his eccentric real-life companions and the woman he loves from afar, Marinella.
Who directed The Black Sheep?
The Black Sheep was directed by Ascanio Celestini.
Who stars in The Black Sheep?
The principal cast of The Black Sheep includes Ascanio Celestini, Giorgio Tirabassi, Maya Sansa, Luisa De Santis, Teresa Saponangelo.
When was The Black Sheep released and how long is it?
The Black Sheep was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Sheep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Sheep was composed by Ascanio Celestini.
Is The Black Sheep based on a book or true story?
The Black Sheep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ascanio Celestini".