The American Backyard (2025)
A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.
Director: Pupi Avati
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 6, 2025
Cast
- Filippo Scotti - Lui
- Rita Tushingham - Flora
- Roberto De Francesco - Emilio Zagatto
- Armando De Ceccon - Glauco Zagotto
- Chiara Caselli - Doris
- Massimo Bonetti - Il presidente della Corte d'Assise
- Morena Gentile - Arianna
- Mildred Gustafsson - Barbara
- Romano Reggiani - P.M.
- Robert Madison - Maggiore Capland
Screenplay
- Pupi Avati (Screenplay)
- Pupi Avati (Novel)
- Tommaso Avati (Screenplay)
- Pupi Avati (Story)
Cinematography: Cesare Bastelli
Editing: Ivan Zuccon
Production: Duea Film, Minerva Pictures Group, RAI Cinema
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano, English
Original Language: it
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The American Backyard about?
- A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.
- Who directed The American Backyard?
- The American Backyard was directed by Pupi Avati.
- Who stars in The American Backyard?
- The American Backyard stars Filippo Scotti, Rita Tushingham, Roberto De Francesco, Armando De Ceccon, Chiara Caselli, Massimo Bonetti.
- How long is The American Backyard?
- The American Backyard has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The American Backyard?
- The American Backyard is a Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The American Backyard produced?
- The American Backyard was produced in Italy.