The Nanny
Originally released in 1999. The Nanny is a drama film. directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Starring Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, and Maya Sansa
Synopsis
Rome, early 20th century: a wealthy psychiatrist, who runs an asylum for women and lacks imagination in his practice, must find a wet nurse for his infant when his wife panics after childbirth. He brings a peasant, Annette, to Rome, forcing her to leave her own baby behind. To the consternation and increasing anger of the wife, the nanny immediately bonds with the couple's infant son - Annette's a natural. Against a backdrop of leftist demonstrations, Annette, who's lover is a teacher jailed for subversion, asks the doctor to teach her to read and write. Her nature and curiosity, the doctor's bland ideas, he and his wife's problems, and the two infants bring the story to a head.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nanny about?
Rome, early 20th century: a wealthy psychiatrist, who runs an asylum for women and lacks imagination in his practice, must find a wet nurse for his infant when his wife panics after childbirth. He ...
Who directed The Nanny?
The Nanny was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
How long is The Nanny?
The Nanny has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Nanny released?
The Nanny was released on May 21, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nanny?
The main cast of The Nanny includes Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Maya Sansa, Jacqueline Lustig, Pier Giorgio Bellocchio.