Cast
View AllPasquale Patruno
as Francisco Marinho
Letizia Pia Cartolaro
as Mela
Donato Paterno
as Scaleno
Angelo Pignatelli
as Cugginu
Alice Azzariti
as Sabbrina
Piero Dioniso
as Tonino
Ernesto Mahieux
as Pedro
Claudio Santamaria
as Signore a cavallo
Fabrizio Saccomanno
as Papaquaremma
Mariano Barnabà
as Zanzarina
Pierluigi Elia
as Elvis
Franco Ferrante
as Servitore
Davide Giarletti
as Toshiro Mifune
Luigi Indiveri
as Tippetappe
Kevin Magrì
as Luca Viale
Crew
Director
- Lorenzo Conte
- Davide Barletti
Writer
- Davide Barletti
- Lorenzo Conte
- Barbara Alberti
Producer
- Daniele Di Gennaro
- Marica Stocchi
- Marco Serrecchia
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The War of Bumpkins examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Lorenzo Conte 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2017, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The War of Bumpkins took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 146 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The film contains approximately 1246 individual shots.
- The musical score contains over 50 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 2017, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 27, 2017
- Runtime: 1h 37m