The Little Archimedes
Il piccolo Archimede
Synopsis
The action takes place in Florence in the 1930s. Alfred, an Englishman who moved to that city in order to write a book on Giotto, meets a boy who is fond of music and mathematics, with whom he becomes close friends. Alfred goes to Switzerland, but one day he receives an anguished letter from the boy and rushes back to Florence where he learns some terrible news.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianni Amelio
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- Il piccolo Archimede
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Amelio
Gianni Amelio, Aldous Huxley
Roman Vlad
Giorgio Pozzi
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Amelio
Director
Gianni Amelio
Screenplay
Giorgio Pozzi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Archimedes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Archimedes about?
The action takes place in Florence in the 1930s. Alfred, an Englishman who moved to that city in order to write a book on Giotto, meets a boy who is fond of music and mathematics, with whom he becomes close friends. Alfred goes to Switzerland, but one day he receives an anguished letter from the boy and rushes back to Florence where he learns some terrible news.
Who directed The Little Archimedes?
The Little Archimedes was directed by Gianni Amelio.
Who stars in The Little Archimedes?
The principal cast of The Little Archimedes includes John Steiner, Aldo Salvi, Shirley Corrigan, Laura Betti, Graziano Giusti.
When was The Little Archimedes released and how long is it?
The Little Archimedes was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Archimedes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Archimedes was composed by Roman Vlad.