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La Bohème

1988 1h 46m IT
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★7.5TMDB · 2
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Synopsis
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The film tells the story of a love affair between a poor poet and an equally poor seamstress in 19th century Paris.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Luigi Comencini
Languages
Italian
Countries
Italy, France, United Kingdom

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Armando Nannuzzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Reine Wekstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Barbara Hendricks and Luca Canonici and Angela Maria Blasi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0094777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luigi Comencini directs. Armando Nannuzzi behind the camera. Reine Wekstein cuts. Produced in Italy, France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, United Kingdom.
  • 3Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Armando Nannuzzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Editor Reine Wekstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Barbara Hendricks and Luca Canonici and Angela Maria Blasi carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0094777 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Armando Nannuzzi
Editing
Reine Wekstein
Production design
Paola Comencini
Costume design
Carolina Ferrara
Runtime
106 min · 1h 46m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

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Luigi Comencini

Production companies

Who made it

  • AI

    Air France

    FR

  • Gaumont

    Gaumont

    FR

  • ER

    Erato Films

    FR

  • LA

    La Générale d'Images

    FR

  • SO

    Société Française de Productions Cinématographiques

  • TR

    Travelling Productions

  • VI

    Videoschermo

    IT

  • SO

    Sofinergie 1

    FR

  • SO

    Sofica Créations

    FR

  • La Sept Cinéma

    La Sept Cinéma

    FR

  • RAI

    RAI

    IT

Key crew

  • PropsGuy Monbillard
  • EditorReine Wekstein
  • Production ManagerLuigi Patrizi
  • ProducerDaniel Toscan du Plantier
  • Production DesignPaola Comencini
  • PresenterDaniel Toscan du Plantier
  • Production ManagerJean-Claude Bourlat
  • NovelHenri Murger
  • Still PhotographerValérie Blier
  • OtherSolène Chevassus
  • OperaGiuseppe Giacosa
  • ProducerMassimo Patrizi
  • Special EffectsFranco Ragusa
  • Second Assistant DirectorFrédéric Auburtin
  • Second Assistant DirectorCaterina Barenghi
  • OtherThierry Doerflinger
  • CastingCatherine Chambelland
  • ProducerClaude Abeille
  • Costume DesignCarolina Ferrara
  • Unit ManagerCatherine Pierrat
  • StuntsFrédéric Vallet
  • OperaLuigi Illica
  • EditorSergio Buzi
  • OtherGuy Level

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1989-06-09· New York City

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