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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 26, 1994

Wellspring Media Inc.

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[A] wildly funny and daringly loopy self-questioning regarding identity and political progress.

March 26, 2012 Full Review Source: New Yorker
New Yorker
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A silly slapstick satirical political riff on the uncertain state of the Italian communist party.

January 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
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Foreign Titles

  • Palombella Rossa (DE)
  • Red Lob (Palombella Rossa) (UK)
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