Lost Continent (1955)

Lost Continent (1955) poster

Three directors collaborated on the Italian documentary Continente Perduto. The "lost continent" of the title is Asia, specifically Indonesia, here lovingly photographed in Ferraniacolor by Mario Craveri, Giannni Rafaldi and Franco Bernetti. Highlights include a Cantonese wedding aboard a floating junk, the annual wheat and rice harvest, the animal-sacrifice rites at the rim of a volcano, a ceremonial chariot race, and a bevy of Balinese dancers. Though there's no story to speak of, the film has the rhythm and pace of a "continuity" picture. Continente Perduto was the winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Director: Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
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Music: Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Astra Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lost Continent about?
Three directors collaborated on the Italian documentary Continente Perduto. The "lost continent" of the title is Asia, specifically Indonesia, here lovingly photographed in Ferraniacolor by Mario Craveri, Giannni Rafaldi and Franco Bernetti. Highlights include a Cantonese wedding aboard a floating junk, the annual wheat and rice harvest, the animal-sacrifice rites at the rim of a volcano, a ceremonial chariot race, and a bevy of Balinese dancers. Though there's no story to speak of, the film has the rhythm and pace of a "continuity" picture. Continente Perduto was the winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed Lost Continent?
Lost Continent was directed by Enrico Gras, Giorgio Moser, Leonardo Bonzi.
Who stars in Lost Continent?
Lost Continent stars Orio Vergani, George Bryan.
How long is Lost Continent?
Lost Continent has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Lost Continent?
Lost Continent is a Documentary film.
Where was Lost Continent produced?
Lost Continent was produced in Italy.