
This European existential drama utilizes complex symbols inspired by abstract psychological theories to explore the effects and reasons behind a young classical actor's decision to stop talking. No one knows why Massimo has vowed to stop talking. Other than speaking dialog from classical plays, Massimo refuses to say a single word. His father, a classic-literature professor believes it reflects to a disappointing love affair. His new girlfriend thinks Massimo is rebelling against his mother, a poet. A director learns of Massimo and commissions his mother to write a play about him. Though Massimo plays himself in the play, and does speak, he returns to silence when the play is finished.
Release Date: 3/24/1994
Runtime: 111 minutes
Languages: Italian
Director: Marco Bellocchio
00Companies: Filmalbatros, Pierre Grise Productions, Happy Valley Films, Waka Films, Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico, SRG SSR, Televisione Svizzera Italiana (TSI), European Script Fund, Office Fédéral de la Culture, RAI
Countries: France, Italy, Switzerland
Roberto Herlitzka
Il padre
Thierry Blanc
Massimo

Simona Cavallari
La ragazzina

Nathalie Boutefeu
Anna

Roberto Herlitzka
Il padre
Henry Arnold
Carlo

Anita Laurenzi
La prima vecchia

Antonio Pennarella
Lo zingaro
Michael Seyfried
Ilregista

Aleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)

Sergio Graziani
L'ortolano

Carla Cassola
La seconda vecchia

Giusy Frallonardo
Attrice