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Palombella rossa

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1989 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Network or After Hours, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Michele is an MP for the Italian Communist Party who loses his memory in a car crash, though hardly anyone around him seems to notice. During a crucial water polo match on the eve of election day, he gradually begins to remember his past life, revealing a man whose personal and political identity crisis mirrors that of Italian communism itself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nanni Moretti

  • Nanni MorettiMichele Apicella
  • Silvio OrlandoMario
  • Asia ArgentoValentina Apicella
  • Mariella ValentiniGiornalista
  • Alfonso SantagataOssessivo
  • Claudio MorgantiOssessivo
  • Eugenio MasciariArbitro
  • Mario PatanèSimone
  • Antonio PetrocelliFascista
  • Remo RemottiSantone di Mario