Il cilindro
Synopsis
The comedy, centered on five characters (Rita, Rodolfo, Agostino, Bettina, and Don Attilio - "o viecchio pazzo"-), has as background the Italy of the 60s between the economic boom and the perennial unemployment crisis. The cylinder, well explained by "Agostino-Eduardo" in the comedy, is a representation of power, designed to intimidate the ignorant for its only evocative "power". It can also be seen as a sort of "Pirandellian mask", where the character of Augustine wears it to defend himself and represent something that he is not.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo De Filippo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo De Filippo
- Original Title
- Il cilindro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il cilindro
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What is Il cilindro about?
The comedy, centered on five characters (Rita, Rodolfo, Agostino, Bettina, and Don Attilio - "o viecchio pazzo"-), has as background the Italy of the 60s between the economic boom and the perennial unemployment crisis. The cylinder, well explained by "Agostino-Eduardo" in the comedy, is a representation of power, designed to intimidate the ignorant for its only evocative "power". It can also be seen as a sort of "Pirandellian mask", where the character of Augustine wears it to defend himself and represent something that he is not.
Who directed Il cilindro?
Il cilindro was directed by Eduardo De Filippo.
Who stars in Il cilindro?
The principal cast of Il cilindro includes Eduardo De Filippo, Monica Vitti, Luca De Filippo, Pupella Maggio, Vincenzo Salemme.
When was Il cilindro released and how long is it?
Il cilindro was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.