Palombella rossa (1989)
Kernel Score: 79% · 275 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1989-09-15
Runtime: 89 minutes
Overview
Michele is a Communist MP who loses his memory in a car crash—although nobody seems to notice. Over the course of a water polo match ahead of election day, he begins to remember his past life, revealing the picture of a man whose personal and political identity crisis mirrors the one of Italian communism.
Palombella rossa parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Palombella rossa is an Italian political satire dealing with memory loss and identity following a car crash.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes a car crash as a plot device, with limited depicted violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Nanni Moretti as Michele Apicella
- Silvio Orlando as Mario
- Asia Argento as Valentina Apicella
- Mariella Valentini as Giornalista
- Alfonso Santagata as Ossessivo
- Claudio Morganti as Ossessivo
- Eugenio Masciari as Arbitro
- Mario Patanè as Simone
- Antonio Petrocelli as Fascista
- Remo Remotti as Santone di Mario
Palombella rossa FAQ
Is Palombella rossa good?
Palombella rossa has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 275 audience ratings.
Is Palombella rossa OK for kids?
Palombella rossa is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Palombella rossa is an Italian political satire dealing with memory loss and identity following a car crash.
What movies are like Palombella rossa?
If you liked Palombella rossa, try Amarcord, We All Loved Each Other So Much, The Swimmer and I Vitelloni.