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Palombella rossa

1989Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A melancholic, moving comedy movie about politics and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Michele is an MP for the Italian Communist Party who loses his memory in a car crash, though hardly anyone around him seems to notice. During a crucial water polo match on the eve of election day, he gradually begins to remember his past life, revealing a man whose personal and political identity crisis mirrors that of Italian communism itself.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Memory & Identity
  • Italian Cinema
  • Melancholic Reflection
  • Character Study
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Water Polo Drama
  • Historical Allegory
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Nanni Moretti
Written by
Nanni Moretti
Produced by
Nanni Moretti, Angelo Barbagallo, Nella Banfi
Music by
Nicola Piovani

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Facts

September 15, 1989 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
September 15, 1989
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Palombella rossa?"

Questions about Palombella rossa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Palombella rossa?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Palombella rossa worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7).

Is Palombella rossa okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Palombella rossa make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Palombella rossa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Palombella rossa in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.