Il Cilindro
Originally released in 1978. Il Cilindro is a comedy film. directed by Eduardo De Filippo.
Starring Eduardo De Filippo, Monica Vitti, and Luca De Filippo
Synopsis
The comedy, centered on five characters (Rita, Rodolfo, Agostino, Bettina, and Don Attilio - "o viecchio pazzo"-), has as background the Italy of the 60s between the economic boom and the perennial unemployment crisis. The cylinder, well explained by "Agostino-Eduardo" in the comedy, is a representation of power, designed to intimidate the ignorant for its only evocative "power". It can also be seen as a sort of "Pirandellian mask", where the character of Augustine wears it to defend himself and represent something that he is not.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1978
48 years ago
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il Cilindro about?
The comedy, centered on five characters (Rita, Rodolfo, Agostino, Bettina, and Don Attilio - "o viecchio pazzo"-), has as background the Italy of the 60s between the economic boom and the perennial...
Who directed Il Cilindro?
Il Cilindro was directed by Eduardo De Filippo.
When was Il Cilindro released?
Il Cilindro was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Il Cilindro?
The main cast of Il Cilindro includes Eduardo De Filippo, Monica Vitti, Luca De Filippo, Pupella Maggio, Vincenzo Salemme.