The Wedding Director (2006)
Franco Elica is a film director casting a remake of a pious melodrama in Rome. He's melancholy, heading south for a break. On a beach, he meets a man who films weddings and is roped into helping film the wedding of the daughter of a severe and imperious prince. The wedding is one of convenience - the prince needs money, the groom is a mama's boy. Elica is attracted to the bride, Boda, and tries to convince her not to marry. No matter how outrageous his behavior, the prince keeps Elica on as the wedding director. As the wedding approaches, what's real blurs with Elica's imagination. Is he mad?
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 21, 2006
Cast
- Sergio Castellitto - Franco Elica
- Donatella Finocchiaro - Bona di Gravina
- Sami Frey - Principe di Gravina
- Bruno Cariello - Enzo Baiocco
- Gianni Cavina - Smamma
- Maurizio Donadoni - Micetti
- Carmelo Galati - Luigi
- Claudia Zanella - Chiara
- Silvia Ajelli - Gioia Rottofreno
- Corinne Castelli - Fara Domani
Screenplay
- Marco Bellocchio
- Peppino Sciortino (Staff Writer)
- Marco Bellocchio (Idea)
- Marco Bellocchio (Story)
- Marco Bellocchio (Screenplay)
Music: Riccardo Giagni, Riccardo Giagni
Cinematography: Pasquale Mari
Editing: Francesca Calvelli
Production: Filmalbatros, Dania Film, Surf Film, RAI Cinema, Filmtel, MiC, Eurimages
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Marco Bellocchio
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wedding Director about?
- Franco Elica is a film director casting a remake of a pious melodrama in Rome. He's melancholy, heading south for a break. On a beach, he meets a man who films weddings and is roped into helping film the wedding of the daughter of a severe and imperious prince. The wedding is one of convenience - the prince needs money, the groom is a mama's boy. Elica is attracted to the bride, Boda, and tries to convince her not to marry. No matter how outrageous his behavior, the prince keeps Elica on as the wedding director. As the wedding approaches, what's real blurs with Elica's imagination. Is he mad?
- Who directed The Wedding Director?
- The Wedding Director was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
- Who stars in The Wedding Director?
- The Wedding Director stars Sergio Castellitto, Donatella Finocchiaro, Sami Frey, Bruno Cariello, Gianni Cavina, Maurizio Donadoni.
- How long is The Wedding Director?
- The Wedding Director has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Wedding Director?
- The Wedding Director is a Drama film.
- How much did The Wedding Director gross?
- The Wedding Director grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Wedding Director produced?
- The Wedding Director was produced in Italy, France.