The Magic Screen (1982)
The time is the late 1920s, and Angelo and Tonino are two brothers traveling around the country in a rattle-trap truck, showing moving pictures to any group of people willing to pay. When they arrive in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Angelo strikes up a relationship with a wealthy marchesa connected to the fascist movement. Tonino, on the other hand, starts to follow the rebellious Giovanni, locked up for his anti-fascist stance, and the farmers who have joined in the anti-fascist forces. As the rebels are either murdered or put in prison, Tonino becomes more and more commited to their cause - especially after Giovanni is killed. When a silent movie on the condemned and dying Christ is shown on the brothers' screen, Tonino stops the action to project some slides he has taken that show who murdered Giovanni - in an action that calls for his brother and the rest of the bystanders to finally make a decision on where to place their loyalties.
Cast
- Massimo Ranieri - Angelo
- Paolo Ricci - Tonino
- Monica Guerritore - Anna
- Lina Sastri - Nives
- Remo Remotti - Andrea
- William Berger - Giovanni
- Giulia Fossà - Alberta
- Rik Battaglia
- Antonio Marsina
Screenplay
- Lucia Drudi Demby (Story)
- Gianfranco Mingozzi (Story)
- Gianfranco Mingozzi (Screenplay)
- Lucia Drudi Demby (Screenplay)
- Tommaso Chiaretti (Screenplay)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magic Screen about?
- The time is the late 1920s, and Angelo and Tonino are two brothers traveling around the country in a rattle-trap truck, showing moving pictures to any group of people willing to pay. When they arrive in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Angelo strikes up a relationship with a wealthy marchesa connected to the fascist movement. Tonino, on the other hand, starts to follow the rebellious Giovanni, locked up for his anti-fascist stance, and the farmers who have joined in the anti-fascist forces. As the rebels are either murdered or put in prison, Tonino becomes more and more commited to their cause - especially after Giovanni is killed. When a silent movie on the condemned and dying Christ is shown on the brothers' screen, Tonino stops the action to project some slides he has taken that show who murdered Giovanni - in an action that calls for his brother and the rest of the bystanders to finally make a decision on where to place their loyalties.
- Who directed The Magic Screen?
- The Magic Screen was directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi.
- Who stars in The Magic Screen?
- The Magic Screen stars Massimo Ranieri, Paolo Ricci, Monica Guerritore, Lina Sastri, Remo Remotti, William Berger.
- How long is The Magic Screen?
- The Magic Screen has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Magic Screen?
- The Magic Screen is a Drama film.
- Where was The Magic Screen produced?
- The Magic Screen was produced in Italy.