Fontamara
Originally released in 1980. Fontamara is a drama film. directed by Carlo Lizzani. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michele Placido, Antonella Murgia, and Ida Di Benedetto
Synopsis
Fontamara is a village in the Marsica, forgotten by all but God and its inhabitants are called 'cafoni' (boors). Berardo Viola wants to marry Elvira but only after gaining enough money to buy some land and in order to reach his aim he has the idea of going to a great city. When Maria Grazia is raped by the fascists, Berardo and Antonio decide to leave Fontamara and go to Rome. Here they are swindled by a lawyer and afterwards they are invited by an antifascist to a restaurant where they are arrested by the police because of some subversive papers they had.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- RAI
- Erre Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontamara about?
Fontamara is a village in the Marsica, forgotten by all but God and its inhabitants are called 'cafoni' (boors). Berardo Viola wants to marry Elvira but only after gaining enough money to buy some ...
Who directed Fontamara?
Fontamara was directed by Carlo Lizzani.
How long is Fontamara?
Fontamara has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was Fontamara released?
Fontamara was released on September 12, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fontamara?
The main cast of Fontamara includes Michele Placido, Antonella Murgia, Ida Di Benedetto, Imma Piro, Antonio Orlando.