Mignon Has Left (1988)
With her father on trial, 15-year-old Mignon leaves Paris to stay with her Italian relatives. The rather prim, snooty teen at first struggles to fit in with the more earthy Forbicioni family, each with their own problems. Eventually she bonds with her lovestruck little cousin Giorgio—who'll learn important life lessons over the course of his summer with Mignon.
Director: Francesca Archibugi
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 20, 1988
Cast
- Stefania Sandrelli - Laura Forbicioni
- Jean-Pierre Duriez - Federico Forbicioni
- Leonardo Ruta - Giorgio Forbicioni
- Céline Beauvallet - Mignon
- Massimo Dapporto - Aldo
- Micheline Presle - Prof. Girelli
- Francesca Antonelli - Chiara Forbicioni
- Lorenzo De Pasqua - Cacio
- Eleonora Sambiagio - Antonella Forbicioni
- Daniele Zaccaria - Tommaso Forbicioni
Screenplay
Music: Battista Lena, Roberto Gatto
Cinematography: Luigi Verga
Editing: Alfredo Muschietti
Production: Ellepi Films, Chrysalide Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries
Keywords
big family, coming of age, cousin relationship, woman director, working class people
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More Films by Director: Francesca Archibugi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mignon Has Left about?
- With her father on trial, 15-year-old Mignon leaves Paris to stay with her Italian relatives. The rather prim, snooty teen at first struggles to fit in with the more earthy Forbicioni family, each with their own problems. Eventually she bonds with her lovestruck little cousin Giorgio—who'll learn important life lessons over the course of his summer with Mignon.
- Who directed Mignon Has Left?
- Mignon Has Left was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
- Who stars in Mignon Has Left?
- Mignon Has Left stars Stefania Sandrelli, Jean-Pierre Duriez, Leonardo Ruta, Céline Beauvallet, Massimo Dapporto, Micheline Presle.
- How long is Mignon Has Left?
- Mignon Has Left has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Mignon Has Left?
- Mignon Has Left is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Mignon Has Left produced?
- Mignon Has Left was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Mignon Has Left?
- The themes of Mignon Has Left include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries.