Palombella rossa
1989 • 89 min • Comedy · Drama
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 72 Audience · 285 · 100%
Michele, an Italian Communist Party MP, loses his memory after a car crash. During a water polo match, he slowly recalls his past, revealing an identity crisis that mirrors the broader struggles of Italian communism. The film blends surrealism and political satire.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some political and philosophical discussion
- Occasional strong language
- Brief suggestive moments
What it models well
- Self-discovery and introspection
- Political awareness and social change
- Importance of memory and identity
Talk about it after
- Understanding political systems and ideologies
- The concept of identity and memory loss
- How personal struggles can reflect societal changes
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Top billed cast
Director: Nanni Moretti • Crew: Nanni Moretti
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (285)
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0098055