Cast
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Valerio Mastandrea
as Luigi Calabresi
Pierfrancesco Favino
as Giuseppe Pinelli
Michela Cescon
as Licia Pinelli
Laura Chiatti
as Gemma Calabresi
Fabrizio Gifuni
as Aldo Moro
Luigi Lo Cascio
as Ugo Paolillo
Giorgio Colangeli
as Federico Umberto D'Amato
Omero Antonutti
as Giuseppe Saragat
Thomas Trabacchi
as Marco Nozza
Giorgio Tirabassi
as Il Professore
Fausto Russo Alesi
as Guido Giannettini
Denis Fasolo
as Giovanni Ventura
Giorgio Marchesi
as Franco Freda
Andrea Pietro Anselmi
as Guido Lorenzon
Sergio Solli
as Marcello Guida
Crew
Director
- Marco Tullio Giordana
Producer
- Riccardo Tozzi
- Giovanni Stabilini
- Marco Chimenz
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy 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 Marco Tullio Giordana 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 2012, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy took approximately 4 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 129 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 174 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 986 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2012, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Shaft's Big Score! and Mr. & Mrs. Smith explore similar territory, Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: March 30, 2012
- Runtime: 2h 9m
