Luna (1979)
Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love.
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: August 29, 1979
Cast
- Jill Clayburgh - Caterina Silveri
- Matthew Barry - Joe Silveri
- Veronica Lazăr - Marina
- Renato Salvatori - Communist
- Fred Gwynne - Douglas Winter
- Alida Valli - Giuseppe's Mother
- Elisabetta Campeti - Arianna
- Franco Citti - Man in Bar
- Roberto Benigni - Upholsterer
- Carlo Verdone - Director of Caracalla
Screenplay
- Bernardo Bertolucci (Story)
- Franco Arcalli (Story)
- Giuseppe Bertolucci (Screenplay)
- Clare Peploe (Screenplay)
- Bernardo Bertolucci (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro
Editing: Gabriella Cristiani
Production: Fiction Cinematografica, 20th Century Fox
Country: Italy, United States of America
Language: Italiano, English
Original Language: it
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Soul Music and Diva Power
Keywords
parent child relationship, italy, widow, heroin, son, diva, singer, drugs, desire, incest, addict
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Luna about?
- While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
- Who directed Luna?
- Luna was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
- Who stars in Luna?
- Luna stars Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr, Renato Salvatori, Fred Gwynne, Alida Valli.
- How long is Luna?
- Luna has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Luna?
- Luna is a Drama film.
- Where was Luna produced?
- Luna was produced in Italy, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Luna?
- The themes of Luna include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Soul Music and Diva Power.