Palombella Rossa (1989)
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This humorous and peculiarly Italian movie is unlikely to have been released outside that country, largely because of the intricacies of its political references. Writer/producer/director/lead actor Nanni Moretti has filmed a semi-autobiographical story which combines the action in a rousing water polo championship game (the film's name, Palombella Rossa, refers to a water polo move) with the efforts of the team's amnesiac star player (Moretti) to remember his past. In particular, he wants to remember why he is a communist. As the story unfolds, references to well over 20 years of Italian communist history and infighting emerge. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Nanni Moretti, Mariella Valentini, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nanni Moretti
Synopsis of Palombella Rossa
This humorous and peculiarly Italian movie is unlikely to have been released outside that country, largely because of the intricacies of its political references. Writer/producer/director/lead actor Nanni Moretti has filmed a semi-autobiographical story which combines the action in a rousing water polo championship game (the film's name, Palombella Rossa, refers to a water polo move) with the efforts of the team's amnesiac star player (Moretti) to remember his past. In particular, he wants to remember why he is a communist. As the story unfolds, references to well over 20 years of Italian communist history and infighting emerge. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of Palombella Rossa
- Nanni Moretti - Michele Apicella
- Silvio Orlando - Coach of 'Rari Nantes Monteverde'
- Claudio Morganti
- Remo Remotti
- Antonio Petrocelli - Fascist
- Mariella Valentini - Reporter
- Alfonso Santagata
- Asia Argento - Valentina
- Fabio Traversa
- Director(s):
- Nanni Moretti
- Writer(s):
- Nanni Moretti
- Producer(s):
- Nanni Moretti, Nella Banfi, Angelo Barbagallo
- 1989 - São Paulo International Film Festival - Critics Award
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