Palombella rossa (Red Wood Pigeon) (1989)
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This humorous and peculiarly Italian movie is unlikely to have been released outside that country, largely because of the intricacies of its political references. Writer/producer/director/lead actor Nanni Moretti has filmed a semi-autobiographical story which combines the action in a rousing water polo championship game (the film's name, Palombella Rossa, refers to a water polo move) with the efforts of the team's amnesiac star player (Moretti) to remember his past. In particular, he wants to
Jan 1, 1989 Wide
Jan 26, 1994
Wellspring Media Inc.
Cast
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Nanni Moretti
Michele Apicella -
Mariella Valentini
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Silvio Orlando
Coach of 'Rari Nantes M... -
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Asia Argento
Valentina -
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Antonio Petrocelli
Fascist
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[A] wildly funny and daringly loopy self-questioning regarding identity and political progress.
Top CriticA silly slapstick satirical political riff on the uncertain state of the Italian communist party.
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Foreign Titles
- Palombella Rossa (DE)
- Red Lob (Palombella Rossa) (UK)
