Breath of Life (1990)
Set in Italy in 1946 just after World War 2, the film explores the lives and emotions of a group of patients who are terminally ill and confined to an isolated sanatorium.
Director: Beppe Cino
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 11, 1990
Cast
- Franco Nero - Angelo
- Lucrezia Lante della Rovere - Marta
- Fernando Rey - Gran Magno
- Remo Girone - Sebastiano
- Vanessa Redgrave - Suor Crocifissa
- Egidio Termine - Luigi
- Salvatore Cascio - Adelmo
- Dalila Di Lazzaro - Teresa
- Gianluca Favilla - Padre Vittorio
- Ferdinando Murolo - Colonnello
Screenplay
- Gesualdo Bufalino (Screenplay)
- Beppe Cino
Music: Carlo Siliotto, Alberto Alessi
Cinematography: Franco Delli Colli
Editing: Emanuele Foglietti
Production: Surf Film, Movie Machine, Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
terminal illness, hospital, post war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breath of Life about?
- Set in Italy in 1946 just after World War 2, the film explores the lives and emotions of a group of patients who are terminally ill and confined to an isolated sanatorium.
- Who directed Breath of Life?
- Breath of Life was directed by Beppe Cino.
- Who stars in Breath of Life?
- Breath of Life stars Franco Nero, Lucrezia Lante della Rovere, Fernando Rey, Remo Girone, Vanessa Redgrave, Egidio Termine.
- How long is Breath of Life?
- Breath of Life has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Breath of Life?
- Breath of Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Breath of Life produced?
- Breath of Life was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Breath of Life?
- The themes of Breath of Life include: Reflections on Life and Death, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.