The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1970)
A world where love was forgotten... a garden where love grew
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 4, 1970
Cast
- Lino Capolicchio - Giorgio
- Dominique Sanda - Micól
- Fabio Testi - Bruno
- Romolo Valli - padre di Giorgio
- Helmut Berger - Alberto
- Camillo Cesarei - padre di Micól
- Inna Alexeievna - nonna di Micól
- Katina Morisani - madre di Micól
- Barbara Pilavin - madre di Giorgio
- Michael Berger - Studente tedesco
Screenplay
- Giorgio Bassani (Novel)
- Ugo Pirro (Screenplay)
- Vittorio Bonicelli (Screenplay)
Music: Manuel De Sica
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Editing: Adriana Novelli
Production: Documento Film, CCC Filmkunst
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano, Français, English
Original Language: it
Keywords
based on novel or book, tennis, fascism, world war ii, deportation, jew persecution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis about?
- In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
- Who directed The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Who stars in The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis stars Lino Capolicchio, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Romolo Valli, Helmut Berger, Camillo Cesarei.
- How long is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Garden of the Finzi-Continis?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Garden of the Finzi-Continis produced?
- The Garden of the Finzi-Continis was produced in Germany, Italy.