Suffocating Heat (1991)
On June 30, 1990, in Rome, Marie Christine is getting ready to take her son Pietro and Paolo to their father for the weekend. As the Football World Cup is taking place in Italy, Rome is flooded with supporters; the traffic is chaotic and French-born Marie Christine, who works as a translator, finds a bag that belongs to Miriam, who must leave the next day. Marie Christine decides to find her to return her passport, but one Giuliano Ferrini tries to prevent this. So Marie Christine finds herself navigating through a hot Roman night in a city she doesn't know, among people she never dreamed could inhabit the same city.
Director: Giovanna Gagliardo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: August 26, 1991
Cast
- Christine Boisson - Marie Christine
- Ennio Fantastichini - Giuliano Ferrini
- Fiorenza Marchegiani - Brunella
- Maurizio Fardo - Maurizio
- Valeria Fabrizi - The owner of the villa
- Tony Sperandeo - Aiutante Giuliano
- Brando Fanano - Pietro
- Filippo Fanano - Paolo
- Camilla Adami - The painter
- Gabriella Saitta - Monica
Screenplay
Music: Gianluca Podio
Cinematography: Cristiano Pogany, Giuseppe Lanci
Editing: Roberto Perpignani
Production: Reteitalia, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Boa Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giovanna Gagliardo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Suffocating Heat about?
- On June 30, 1990, in Rome, Marie Christine is getting ready to take her son Pietro and Paolo to their father for the weekend. As the Football World Cup is taking place in Italy, Rome is flooded with supporters; the traffic is chaotic and French-born Marie Christine, who works as a translator, finds a bag that belongs to Miriam, who must leave the next day. Marie Christine decides to find her to return her passport, but one Giuliano Ferrini tries to prevent this. So Marie Christine finds herself navigating through a hot Roman night in a city she doesn't know, among people she never dreamed could inhabit the same city.
- Who directed Suffocating Heat?
- Suffocating Heat was directed by Giovanna Gagliardo.
- Who stars in Suffocating Heat?
- Suffocating Heat stars Christine Boisson, Ennio Fantastichini, Fiorenza Marchegiani, Maurizio Fardo, Valeria Fabrizi, Tony Sperandeo.
- How long is Suffocating Heat?
- Suffocating Heat has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Suffocating Heat?
- Suffocating Heat is a Drama film.
- Where was Suffocating Heat produced?
- Suffocating Heat was produced in Italy.