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Gli astronomi (2002)

Original title: gli astronomi
Production: Italy
Dramatic
Poster of movie Gli astronomi
mid 1800s in acireale. two lutheran religion scientists are called by the ambitious canon stupendo to build a sundial for a cathedral. peters and wittelsberg soon realize that a strange hostility surrounds their every action. indeed, at a certain point, the priest and the other canons will ask them to "correct" the mathematical calculations on purpose so as not to upset the rest of the dead, without explaining what mystery is hidden in this concern.

Festivals and awards

Nastro Argento 2003 - nomination Migliore canzone originale

Origin of the subject

dal libro: romanzo ()

Direction

Diego RonsisvalleDiego Ronsisvalle: regista

Production and Screenplay

Diego RonsisvalleDiego Ronsisvalle: sceneggiatore
Diego RonsisvalleDiego Ronsisvalle: scrittore
Annamaria Giordano: produttore

Characters and Interpreters

canonico Stupendo
Marisa FabbriMarisa Fabbri(età:71)
la pavoncella
Laura BettiLaura Betti(età:68)
Peters
Paolo BonacelliPaolo Bonacelli(età:63)
Wittelsberg
Romano MalaspinaRomano Malaspina(età:63)
...
Nicola Di PintoNicola Di Pinto(età:55)
...
Maurizio NicolosiMaurizio Nicolosi(età:36)

Technical staff

Maurizio CalvesiMaurizio Calvesi: direttore della fotografia
Manuel Giliberti: scenografo