Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician
Morte di un matematico napoletano
Synopsis
Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.
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Carlo Cecchi
Renato Caccioppoli
Anna Bonaiuto
Anna
Renato Carpentieri
Luigi Caccioppoli
Toni Servillo
Pietro
Antonio Neiwiller
Don Simplicio
Licia Maglietta
Emilia
Fulvia Carotenuto
Lina
Roberto De Francesco
Leonardo
Andrea Renzi
Leo
Alessandra D'Elia
Stella
Annalisa Foà
Adele
Lucio Amelio
The Marquis
Vera Lombardi
Maria Bakunin
Lucio Allocca
PCI Leader
Toni Bertorelli
Antonio Alcamo
Nicola Di Pinto
PCI Leader
Franco Javarone
Gentleman (as Franco Iavarone)
Antonino Iuorio
Ferdinando, a journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabrizia Ramondino, Mario Martone
- Original Score
- Michele Campanella
- Original Title
- Morte di un matematico napoletano
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Teatri Uniti, AnGio Film, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Martone
Fabrizia Ramondino, Mario Martone, Carlo Sbordone
Michele Campanella
Luca Bigazzi
Jacopo Quadri
Angelo Curti
Department Leadership Roster
Fabrizia Ramondino
Screenplay
Mario Martone
Screenplay
Angelo Curti
Producer
Mario Martone
Director
Michele Campanella
Original Music Composer
Luca Bigazzi
Director of Photography
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Giancarlo Muselli
Production Design
Metella Raboni
Costume Design
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What is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician about?
Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.
Who directed Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was directed by Mario Martone.
Who stars in Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
The principal cast of Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician includes Carlo Cecchi, Anna Bonaiuto, Renato Carpentieri, Toni Servillo, Antonio Neiwiller.
When was Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician released and how long is it?
Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was composed by Michele Campanella.