Le orme (1975)

A woman is tormented by strange dreams of astronauts on the moon. She visits a deserted seaside town whose inhabitants know her even though she does not know them.

Director:

Luigi Bazzoni

Writers:

Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli (novel),

Stars:

Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Nicoletta Elmi

Cast

Cast overview:
Florinda Bolkan	...	Alice Cespi
Peter McEnery	...	Henry
Nicoletta Elmi	...	Paola Bersel / Paula Burton
Caterina Boratto	...	Boutique Owner
John Karlsen	...	Alfredo Laurenti / Alfred Lowenthal (as John Carlsen)
Esmeralda Ruspoli
Ida Galli	...	Mary (as Evelyn Stewart)
Miriam Acevedo	...	Alice's Supervisor (as Myriam Acevedo)
Rosita Torosh	...	Marie Leblanche (as Rosita Toros)
Luigi Antonio Guerra	...	(as Luigi Guerra)
Klaus Kinski	...	Professor Blackmann
Lila Kedrova	...	Mrs. Heim

Storyline

A woman is tormented by strange dreams of astronauts on the moon. She visits a deserted seaside town whose inhabitants know her even though she does not know them.

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Plot Keywords:

irresponsibility | doctor | binoculars | extramarital affair | piano playing | 

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Taglines:

She can remember only fear!

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

1 February 1975 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Primal Impulse

Filming Locations:

Phaselis, Turkey

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinemarte

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Black and White Color

User Reviews

Extremely disturbing, surrealistic & not to be forgotten

I saw this movie many years ago, have tried to locate it but perhaps understandably it is nowhere to be found. It was so esoteric, & yet one of a handful of movies that remains with you for a long time. I am still not sure what the reality of the movie is, and perhaps, like the Uncertainty Principle, the obscurity is the definite thing. Acting is superb, the atmosphere is always filled with a sense of foreboding, an overall melancholiness permeates, & yet, it is hard not to be absorbed in the story. I rented it thinking it was science fiction (it was in the sci-fi section with some totally misleading blurb), but quite clearly it is not. Or horror, or even suspense. In fact, one feels thankful the director took the courage to make a movie like this, for which obviously there is no solid audience. I know some people have complained about Klaus Kinski's short role, but I think it is very appropriate - his limited exposure is critical to the formation of the mystery of this movie.