Ferdinando and Carolina
Originally released in 1999. Ferdinando and Carolina is a romance/drama film. directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Starring Sergio Assisi, Gabriella Pession, and Nicole Grimaudo
Synopsis
On his death bed in the 1820s, King Ferdinando I of Naples tries to escape the ghosts of his bloody kingship by remembering his younger days, when he was allowed to go hunting and have fun, and inventing love games. Then he was obliged to marry Mary Caroline of Austria, daughter of Empress Mary Theresa, in a political marriage: unexpectedly, they became happy lovers, until court power games divided them, and a different historical season arrived.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sergio Assisi
as Ferdinando I
Gabriella Pession
as Maria Carolina
Nicole Grimaudo
as Principessa di Medina
Adriano Pantaleo
as Ferdinando I Borbone (bambino)
Lola Pagnani
as Sara Goudar
Carlo Caprioli
as Emperor Giuseppe d'Asburgo
Moira Grassi
as Countess S. Marco
Vanessa Sabet
as Maria Giuseppa
Matt Patresi
as Angelo Goudar
Yari Gugliucci
as Gennarino Rivelli
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Immagine e Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferdinando and Carolina about?
On his death bed in the 1820s, King Ferdinando I of Naples tries to escape the ghosts of his bloody kingship by remembering his younger days, when he was allowed to go hunting and have fun, and inv...
Who directed Ferdinando and Carolina?
Ferdinando and Carolina was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
How long is Ferdinando and Carolina?
Ferdinando and Carolina has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Ferdinando and Carolina released?
Ferdinando and Carolina was released on April 2, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ferdinando and Carolina?
The main cast of Ferdinando and Carolina includes Sergio Assisi, Gabriella Pession, Nicole Grimaudo, Adriano Pantaleo, Lola Pagnani.