Cast
Christian De Sica
Ascanio Colonna
Massimo Boldi
Walter Colombo
Dean Jones
Professor Mortimer
Marco Messeri
Lorenzo il Magnifico
Ela Weber
Natasha
Veronica Logan
Michela
Brando De Sica
Asprenio Orsini Varaldo
Virginie Marsan
Giusy Colombo
Erica Beltrami
Gina Colombo
Gea Martire
Rosanna Orsini Varaldo; Antonietta, madre di Rosanna
Manuela Arcuri
Rosanna da giovane
Stefano Antonucci
partigiano
Achille Brugnini
marito di Michela
Antonio Cantafora
Giacomo Casanova
Federigo Ceci
Pico Di Mirandola
Crew
Director
- Carlo Vanzina
Producer
- Aurelio De Laurentiis
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, A Walk in Time explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Carlo Vanzina brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1996, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of A Walk in Time took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 94 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 119 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1423 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1996, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- Digital technology was transforming the entertainment industry.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
While A Walk in Time shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, A Walk in Time subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like La Jetée and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban explore similar territory, A Walk in Time stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: December 13, 1996
- Runtime: 1h 34m
