The Sky Is Falling
Originally released in 2000. The Sky Is Falling is a war/drama film. directed by Antonio Frazzi.
Starring Isabella Rossellini, Jeroen Krabbé, and Barbara Enrichi
Synopsis
1943, an estate north of Firenze. The weight of the world is on the shoulders of Penny, who's about 10. An orphan, she must watch over her little sister when they go to live with her aunt and uncle. Penny's a Catholic, and worries about her uncle's soul. He's Jewish, progressive and a free thinker, a fair boss, and devoted to his family. He can be stern, so Penny also worries that she'll never please him and that he won't love her. Then, after the Allied forces land in Sicily and the Germans begin their retreat, Penny must worry about her uncle's life. She tries logic and appeals to human decency. Can a child keep the sky from falling?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cinecitta 3
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- MiC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sky Is Falling about?
1943, an estate north of Firenze. The weight of the world is on the shoulders of Penny, who's about 10. An orphan, she must watch over her little sister when they go to live with her aunt and uncle...
Who directed The Sky Is Falling?
The Sky Is Falling was directed by Antonio Frazzi.
How long is The Sky Is Falling?
The Sky Is Falling has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Sky Is Falling released?
The Sky Is Falling was released on March 28, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sky Is Falling?
The main cast of The Sky Is Falling includes Isabella Rossellini, Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Enrichi, Gianna Giachetti, Luciano Virgilio.