The Gift
Il dono
Synopsis
After the release of "Nostalgia", Andrei Tarkovsky runs out his Soviet authorities permission to work abroad: he has to go back home. But he understands from the messages of some friends and colleagues that his life in Russia would be even tougher than before. So he then decides to break with Soviet authorities and, a year before the Milan Conference of 1984 during which he will announce publicly his decision, he leaves his friends that are hosting him in Rome and takes refuge in a secret location.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuliano Fratini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuliano Fratini
- Original Title
- Il dono
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Infinitas Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuliano Fratini
Giuliano Fratini
Stefano Talone
Maurizio Baglivo
Giuliano Fratini
Department Leadership Roster
Giuliano Fratini
Director
Giuliano Fratini
Producer
Maurizio Baglivo
Editor
Giuliano Fratini
Screenplay
Stefano Talone
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gift about?
After the release of "Nostalgia", Andrei Tarkovsky runs out his Soviet authorities permission to work abroad: he has to go back home. But he understands from the messages of some friends and colleagues that his life in Russia would be even tougher than before. So he then decides to break with Soviet authorities and, a year before the Milan Conference of 1984 during which he will announce publicly his decision, he leaves his friends that are hosting him in Rome and takes refuge in a secret location.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift was directed by Giuliano Fratini.
Who stars in The Gift?
The principal cast of The Gift includes Enrica Antonioni, Donatella Baglivo, Manolo Bolognini, Angela Floris, Roberto Formigoni.
When was The Gift released and how long is it?
The Gift was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.