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The story of the Finzi-Continis, a noble family of Ferrara, during the Jewish persecution in Italy's 1930s.The story of the Finzi-Continis, a noble family of Ferrara, during the Jewish persecution in Italy's 1930s.The story of the Finzi-Continis, a noble family of Ferrara, during the Jewish persecution in Italy's 1930s.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 3 nominations total
Inna Alexeievna
- Regina Artom Herrera
- (as Inna Alexeieff)
Barbara Pilavin
- Madre di Giorgio
- (as Barbara Leonard Pilavin)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhile the film was well received by the public and the cinematic community, there was controversy in the literary community over the fact that the film made Micòl's relationship with Malnate explicit. This alteration changed the tone of the work, and tainted Micòl's persona. It led to Giorgio Bassani attempting to distance himself from Vittorio de Sica's work.
- GoofsGiorgio and his father discuss the diminishing rights of Jews at his desk. During his close-ups a hair on the camera lens is visible in the center bottom of the frame.
- Quotes
Giorgio's Father: In life, in order to understand, to really understand the world, you must die at least once. So it's better to die young, when there's still time left to recover and live again.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
- SoundtracksVivere
Written by Cesare A. Bixio (uncredited)
Performed by Tito Schipa
Per concessione della EMI Italiana S.p.A.
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A powerful film
`The Garden of the Finzi-Continis' stands out from the scores of films about the Fascist persecution of Jews due, in no small part, to director Vittorio De Sica. His veteran hands crafting an excellent story into a masterpiece.
The story focuses on a young Italian-Jew and his interaction and quest for romance with the daughter of a wealthy Jewish aristocrat. The trials of their relationship coming during the growth of Fascism in Italy in the late-1930s. Even the viewer can feel the segregation closing on the two young people and their families.
But even the superb drama of the film cannot hold a candle to the awesome cinematography of beautiful scenery that adds vitality to the film. The acting is good, mostly from the supporting cast, but occasional spouts of brilliance come from all directions.
Exceptional. 9/10 stars.
The story focuses on a young Italian-Jew and his interaction and quest for romance with the daughter of a wealthy Jewish aristocrat. The trials of their relationship coming during the growth of Fascism in Italy in the late-1930s. Even the viewer can feel the segregation closing on the two young people and their families.
But even the superb drama of the film cannot hold a candle to the awesome cinematography of beautiful scenery that adds vitality to the film. The acting is good, mostly from the supporting cast, but occasional spouts of brilliance come from all directions.
Exceptional. 9/10 stars.
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- Also known as
- Der Garten der Finzi Contini
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $596,694
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $112,105
- Nov 22, 1996
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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