Towards Evening
Verso sera
Synopsis
Italy, 1977. Professor Bruschi is a retired widower who lives according to a strict routine he set for himself. An ardent old-style communist, he has always been at odds with the unconventional lifestyle led by his son and his hippieish girlfriend Stella. When their four-year-old daughter is left in his care out of the blue after the two break up, the old professor becomes a sort of father figure to the girl, growing fond of her. However he's once again challenged when Stella also arrives for a stay in his elegant villa, reclaiming custody of her daughter.
Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Ludovico Bruschi
Sandrine Bonnaire
Stella
Zoe Incrocci
Elvira
Giorgio Tirabassi
Oliviero Bruschi
Victor Cavallo
Pippo
Antonella Attili
Amica di Stella
Veronica Lazăr
Margherita
Lara Pranzoni
Papere
Paolo Panelli
Galliano
Giovanna Ralli
Pina
Gisella Burinato
Madre di Stella
Pupo De Luca
Giudice
Dante Biagioni
Architetto
Fabio Bussotti
Fernando Pannullo
Carla Calò
Marco Lodoli
Velia Majolo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Archibugi
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Sbarigia, Francesca Archibugi, Gloria Malatesta
- Original Score
- Roberto Gatto, Battista Lena
- Original Title
- Verso sera
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Ellepi Films, Paradis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Archibugi
Claudia Sbarigia, Francesca Archibugi, Gloria Malatesta
Roberto Gatto, Battista Lena
Paolo Carnera
Roberto Missiroli
Leo Pescarolo, Guido De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Archibugi
Director
Claudia Sbarigia
Screenplay
Francesca Archibugi
Screenplay
Roberto Gatto
Original Music Composer
Gloria Malatesta
Screenplay
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Paolo Carnera
Director of Photography
Guido De Laurentiis
Producer
Battista Lena
Original Music Composer
Osvaldo Desideri
Production Design
Paola Marchesin
Production Design
Paola Marchesin
Costume Design
Roberto Missiroli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Towards Evening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Towards Evening about?
Italy, 1977. Professor Bruschi is a retired widower who lives according to a strict routine he set for himself. An ardent old-style communist, he has always been at odds with the unconventional lifestyle led by his son and his hippieish girlfriend Stella. When their four-year-old daughter is left in his care out of the blue after the two break up, the old professor becomes a sort of father figure to the girl, growing fond of her. However he's once again challenged when Stella also arrives for a stay in his elegant villa, reclaiming custody of her daughter.
Who directed Towards Evening?
Towards Evening was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
Who stars in Towards Evening?
The principal cast of Towards Evening includes Marcello Mastroianni, Sandrine Bonnaire, Zoe Incrocci, Giorgio Tirabassi, Victor Cavallo.
When was Towards Evening released and how long is it?
Towards Evening was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Towards Evening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Towards Evening was composed by Roberto Gatto, Battista Lena.