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.
Directed by Marco Bellocchio
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Cast
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
Consuelo Ciatti
Attrice che impersona Natalia
Patrizia Punzo
Attrice nella parte dell'elettrice
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