The Subversives
Originally released in 1967. The Subversives is a drama film. directed by Paolo Taviani.
Starring Lucio Dalla, Ferruccio De Ceresa, and Fabienne Fabre
Synopsis
The film combines actual footage of Communist leader Palmiero Togliatti's funeral with the intermingled stories of four people affected by his death: Ettore, a Venezuelan radical who abandons the wealthy Italian woman he loves to go back to his country and help his cause; Ludovico, an ailing filmmaker who finds out that art alone is not enough; Giulia, a woman who embarks upon a lesbian affair with a former mistress of her husband; and Ermanno, a philosophy graduate who breaks up with his past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Lucio Dalla
as Ermanno
Ferruccio De Ceresa
as Ludovico
Fabienne Fabre
as Giovanna
Marija Tocinoski
as Giulia
Giulio Brogi
as Ettore
Lidija Juracik
as Paola
Maria Cumani Quasimodo
as Ludovico's Mother
Barbara Pilavin
as Ermanno's Mother
Raffaele Triggia
as Ermanno's Father
Fernando Arcangeli
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ager Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Subversives about?
The film combines actual footage of Communist leader Palmiero Togliatti's funeral with the intermingled stories of four people affected by his death: Ettore, a Venezuelan radical who abandons the w...
Who directed The Subversives?
The Subversives was directed by Paolo Taviani.
How long is The Subversives?
The Subversives has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Subversives released?
The Subversives was released on September 21, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Subversives?
The main cast of The Subversives includes Lucio Dalla, Ferruccio De Ceresa, Fabienne Fabre, Marija Tocinoski, Giulio Brogi.