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The last lesson

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The last lesson (L'ultima lezione)

The last lesson (L'ultima lezione)

original title:

L'ultima lezione

directed by:

Fabio Rosi

cast:

Roberto Herlitzka, Ignazio Oliva, Chiara Conti, Luciano Federico, Paolo De Vita, Paolo Sassanelli, Francesco Capitano, Marco Mario De Notaris, Manrico Gammarota, Fabio Rosi, Gianni Agrò, Fortunato Cerlino

screenplay:

Stefano Marcocci, Fabio Rosi, Domenico Tomassetti, Salvatore De Mola, Gianni Mastrangelo, Massimo Martella, from the book by Ermanno Rea with the same title

cinematography:

Werther Germondari

editing:

Alessandro Corradi

set design:

Giada Calabria

costume design:

Nicoletta Taranta

music:

Matilda Mothers Project

producer:

Roberto Gambacorta, Dario Formisano

production:

River Film, Rai Cinema, supported by Ministero della Cultura

distribution:

Làntia Cinema & Audiovisivi [Italy]

country:

Italy

year:

2000

film run:

92'

format:

colour

release date:

01/06/2001

On April 14th 1987 professor Federico Caffè, one of the greatest Italian economists, disappears mysteriously during the night, without leaving any traces.
Andrea and Monica, two of his ex students, hope to find him.
Their journey is a research of the reasons behind his disappearance, through the contradictions that tear Italy apart in the 80’s.
From “L’ultima lezione” of Ermanno Rea.