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7.1 / 10(6 votes)IMDb20221h 32mItaly, United States of America

Bella Ciao

Bella ciao - Per la libertà

Synopsis

For decades, wherever people have fought against injustice, they have sung “Bella ciao.” It is said to have been the anthem of Italian partisans fighting against fascism in the Second World War, but there are those who doubt the truth of this. The origins of the song are unclear. Was it a folk song favored by exploited workers in the rice fields in Italy? The accounts of various speakers are richly illustrated with archive material.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Italian Doc Fest

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Giulia Giapponesi
Screenplay & Story
Giulia Giapponesi
Original Title
Bella ciao - Per la libertà
Country of Origin
Italy, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Turkish
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
RAI, Panic Attack Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Giulia Giapponesi

Screenplay & Story

Giulia Giapponesi

Film Editing

Francesca Sofia Allegra

Department Leadership Roster

Giulia Giapponesi

Director

Giulia Giapponesi

Screenplay

Francesca Sofia Allegra

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bella Ciao

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bella Ciao about?

For decades, wherever people have fought against injustice, they have sung “Bella ciao.” It is said to have been the anthem of Italian partisans fighting against fascism in the Second World War, but there are those who doubt the truth of this. The origins of the song are unclear. Was it a folk song favored by exploited workers in the rice fields in Italy? The accounts of various speakers are richly illustrated with archive material.

Who directed Bella Ciao?

Bella Ciao was directed by Giulia Giapponesi.

Who stars in Bella Ciao?

The principal cast of Bella Ciao includes Vinicio Capossela, İlkay Akkaya, Stefano Bellotti, Cesare Bermani.

When was Bella Ciao released and how long is it?

Bella Ciao was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.