Bad Tales
Favolacce
“Once upon a time there was a dream that now exists no more”
Synopsis
In a small suburb on the outskirts of Rome, the cheerful heat of summer camouflages a stifling atmosphere of alienation. From a distance, the families seem normal, but it’s an illusion: in the houses, courtyards and gardens, silence shrouds the subtle sadism of the fathers, the passivity of the mothers and the guilty indifference of adults. But it’s the desperation and repressed rage of the children that will explode and cut through this grotesque façade, with devastating consequences for the entire community.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-31
Top Cast
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Elio Germano
Bruno Placido
Tommaso Di Cola
Dennis Placido
Giulietta Rebeggiani
Alessia Placido
Gabriel Montesi
Amelio Guerrini
Justin Alexander Korovkin
Geremia Guerrini
Barbara Chichiarelli
Dalila Placido
Lino Musella
Professor Bernardini
Ileana D'Ambra
Vilma Tommasi
Max Malatesta
Pietro Rosa
Aldo Ottobrino
Padre di Ada
Cristina Pellegrino
Susanna Rosa
Giulia Melillo
Viola Rosa
Laura Borgioli
Ada Tartaglia
Enrico Pittari
Cugino di Amelio
Sara Bertelà
Preside
Federico Majorana
Fidanzato di Vilma
Raquel Electra
Giulia Galiani
Madre di Ada
Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabio D'Innocenzo, Damiano D'Innocenzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabio D'Innocenzo, Damiano D'Innocenzo
- Original Score
- Egisto Macchi
- Original Title
- Favolacce
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Amka Films, Vision Distribution, QMI, Sky Italia, RSI, SRG SSR, Pepito Produzioni, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabio D'Innocenzo, Damiano D'Innocenzo
Fabio D'Innocenzo, Damiano D'Innocenzo
Egisto Macchi
Paolo Carnera
Esmeralda Calabria
Agostino Saccà, Giuseppe Saccà, Salvatore Pecoraro
Department Leadership Roster
Emiliano Novelli
Stunt Coordinator
Fabio D'Innocenzo
Director
Damiano D'Innocenzo
Director
Fabio D'Innocenzo
Writer
Damiano D'Innocenzo
Writer
Agostino Saccà
Producer
Giuseppe Saccà
Producer
Paolo Carnera
Director of Photography
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Paola Peraro
Production Design
Massimo Cantini Parrini
Costume Design
Esmeralda Calabria
Editor
Paolo Bonfini
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Tales
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What is Bad Tales about?
In a small suburb on the outskirts of Rome, the cheerful heat of summer camouflages a stifling atmosphere of alienation. From a distance, the families seem normal, but it’s an illusion: in the houses, courtyards and gardens, silence shrouds the subtle sadism of the fathers, the passivity of the mothers and the guilty indifference of adults. But it’s the desperation and repressed rage of the children that will explode and cut through this grotesque façade, with devastating consequences for the entire community.
Who directed Bad Tales?
Bad Tales was directed by Fabio D'Innocenzo, Damiano D'Innocenzo.
Who stars in Bad Tales?
The principal cast of Bad Tales includes Elio Germano, Tommaso Di Cola, Giulietta Rebeggiani, Gabriel Montesi, Justin Alexander Korovkin.
When was Bad Tales released and how long is it?
Bad Tales was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Tales was composed by Egisto Macchi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Tales?
Bad Tales holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).