Federico Zanola Movies
- 1995
Set within the free-spirited world of a traveling circus, a human cannonball reflects upon his life in this Italian drama that was written, directed, produced, and filmed by auteur Silvano Agosti who based the film upon his book L'uomo proiettile. The reminiscences of the performer subtly drive home the idealistic view that the pursuit of artistic freedom is more humanizing than the pursuit for material wealth. Cannonball loves his work which only requires he spend one hour per day climbing into an enormous silver circus cannon and being fired into space by a lovely young woman. Eventually the fellow and the girl embark upon a passionate affair. Unfortunately, it doesn't last and she moves on. The Human Cannonball is devastated and becomes quite jealous. He tries hard to overcome his heartbreak and go on with his life. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1992
When Silvano (as a boy, played by Federico Zanola) revisits his childhood home for the first time in years, he is soon overwhelmed by memories of the last days of World War II. It was a time when he witnessed murders and executions, formed a friendship with an elderly outcast, and learned that his father was not a heroic man of principle, but rather was a fearful man who was all-too ready to bend to whatever political winds were blowing. This story is based on director Silvano Agosti's autobiographical novel. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Federico Zanola, Alain Cuny, (more)
