Behold The Man ( Ecce bombo ) ( Behold The Bumblebee )

Behold The Man (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Ecce bombo
Alternate Title: Behold The Bumblebee
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Italian ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
Italian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Italy ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
98 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1978 and produced in:
Italy ( Italy, Greece )

Directed By:
Nanni Moretti

Written By:
Nanni Moretti

Actors:
Nanni Moretti ..... Michele Apicella
Luisa Rossi ..... Michele's mother
Lina Sastri ..... Olga
Piero Galletti ..... Goffredo
Susanna Javicoli ..... Silvia
Cristina Manni ..... Cristina
Lorenza Ralli ..... Michele's sister Valentina
Maurizio Romoli ..... Flaminia's husband Cesare
Carola Stagnaro ..... Flaminia
Fabio Traversa ..... Mirko
Giorgio Viterbo ..... Reporter for 'Telecalifornia'
Paolo Zaccagnini ..... Vito
Sandro Conte ..... Studente
Maurizio Di Taddeo ..... Student
Mauro Fabretti ..... Student

Synopsis:

This non-narrative, sketch-based film is a non-stop feast of antic and black humor. The sketches are framed within the context of a Roman student's school year, which is disrupted by political and amorous misadventures. The title Ecce Bombo means 'Behold the Bumblebee' and spoofs both the ancient biblical phrase (in English, 'behold the man') and the then-current wave of terrorism and bombings. This was director Nanni Moretti's first full-length feature, shot with a small but significant budget of $350,000 and featuring a large number of young previously unknown talents.

A student struggles with disillusionment marking the transition of a youth generation from political militancy to a limbo of detachment.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 02 December, 2008.

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