The great beauty [videorecording] / produced by Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima ; written by Paolo Sorrentino and Umberto Contarello ; directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
2014
PN1997.2 .G7438 2014
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Title
The great beauty [videorecording] / produced by Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima ; written by Paolo Sorrentino and Umberto Contarello ; directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
Variant Title
Original title: Grande bellezza
Edition
[Two-DVD special edition]
ISBN
9781604658361
1604658363
1604658363
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], [2014]
Distributor
[New York, NY] : The Criterion Collection
Language
Italian
Language Note
In Italian, with optional subtitles in English.
Description
2 videodiscs (142 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
715515115117
Call Number
PN1997.2 .G7438 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
CC2354DDVD The Criterion Collection
Summary
For decades, journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the glittering nightlife of Rome. Since the legendary success of his only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and elite social circles. But on his sixty-fifth birthday, Jep unexpectedly finds himself taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries.
Note
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Special features: New conversation between Sorrentino and Italian cultural critic Antonio Monda ; new interview with actor Toni Servillo ; new interview with screenwriter Contarello ; deleted scenes ; trailer ; booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Special features: New conversation between Sorrentino and Italian cultural critic Antonio Monda ; new interview with actor Toni Servillo ; new interview with screenwriter Contarello ; deleted scenes ; trailer ; booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate.
Credits
Cinematography, Luca Bigazzi ; editor, Cristiano Travaglioli ; music, Lele Marchitelli.
Performer
Carlo Verdone, Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso.
Cast
Carlo Verdone, Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso.
Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Digital File Characteristics
video file DVD video region 1
Added Author
Sorrentino, Paolo, screenwriter, film director.
Contarello, Umberto, screenwriter.
Giuliano, Nicola, film producer.
Cima, Francesca, film producer.
Verdone, Carlo, 1950- actor.
Servillo, Toni, actor.
Ferilli, Sabrina, 1964- actor.
Contarello, Umberto, screenwriter.
Giuliano, Nicola, film producer.
Cima, Francesca, film producer.
Verdone, Carlo, 1950- actor.
Servillo, Toni, actor.
Ferilli, Sabrina, 1964- actor.
Added Corporate Author
Criterion Collection (Firm), film distributor.
Series
Criterion collection ; 702.
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 702.
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 702.
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