Synopsis
“Il Generale”, directed by Luigi Magni tells the story of Garibaldi through the eyes of his son Ricci, who tries to understand his father's struggle and legacy. It is an Italian historical drama with a strong emotional charge, depicting a pivotal period in Italian history through scenes of war, political turmoil, and personal doubts. The film combines intimate family perspective and an epic story about the struggle for unification. In this war drama, Sv. Lovreč “plays” Caiazzo in Caserta, and Rovinj is 1860’s Naples.
details
Original title: Il generale
Also known as: Garibaldi
Year: 1987
Country of production: Italy, France, West Germany, Yugoslavia, Spain
Production: Tele München Fernseh Produktionsgesellschaft (TMG), Jadran Film, Vides Cinematografica, Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana, France 2
Genre: drama, war
Directed by: Luigi Magni
Starring: Franco Nero, Kim Rossi Stuart, Erland Josephson, Jacques Perrin, Kim Rossi Stuart, Gila von Weitershausen, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, Philippe Leroy, Relja Bašić, Ivica Pajer, Boris Kralj
Filming locations in Istria: Bale, Gračišće, Pula, Rovinj, Rovinj, Muntrav Cape in Rovinj, Cisterna Bay in Rovinj, Sveti Lovreč
Other locations: Lipica, Zagreb, Caserta, Pompeii, Turin
