Palombella Rossa (1989)
Directed by Nanni Moretti
Genres - Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Political Satire, Psychological Drama, Sports Drama |
Release Date - Mar 21, 1990 (USA - Unknown), Jan 20, 1994 (USA) |
Run Time - 93 min. |
Countries - France, Italy |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
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 remember why he is a communist. As the story unfolds, references to well over 20 years of Italian communist history and infighting emerge.
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amnesia, Communist-party, water-polo, Italian [nationality]