Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician (1992)
Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.
Director: Mario Martone
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 8, 1992
Cast
- Carlo Cecchi - Renato Caccioppoli
- Anna Bonaiuto - Anna
- Renato Carpentieri - Luigi Caccioppoli
- Toni Servillo - Pietro
- Antonio Neiwiller - Don Simplicio
- Licia Maglietta - Emilia
- Fulvia Carotenuto - Lina
- Roberto De Francesco - Leonardo
- Andrea Renzi - Leo
- Alessandra D'Elia - Stella
Screenplay
- Mario Martone (Screenplay)
- Fabrizia Ramondino (Story)
- Mario Martone (Story)
- Fabrizia Ramondino (Screenplay)
- Carlo Sbordone (Script Consultant)
Music: Michele Campanella
Cinematography: Luca Bigazzi
Editing: Jacopo Quadri
Production: Teatri Uniti, AnGio Film, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Addiction and Recovery, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
mathematician, naples, italy, biography, alcoholism, math teacher, alcoholic teacher, death of teacher, communism, 1950s, college professor, disenchantment, contemplating suicide, last day, suicide by gun
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician about?
- Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.
- Who directed Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
- Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was directed by Mario Martone.
- Who stars in Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
- Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician stars Carlo Cecchi, Anna Bonaiuto, Renato Carpentieri, Toni Servillo, Antonio Neiwiller, Licia Maglietta.
- How long is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
- Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
- Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician produced?
- Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?
- The themes of Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Addiction and Recovery, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.