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Orchestra Rehearsal (1978)

Prova d'orchestra (original title)
R | | Comedy, Drama, Music | 22 February 1979 (Italy)
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An orchestra assmbles for a rehearsal in an ancient chapel under the inquisive eyes of a TV documentary crew, but an uprising breaks out.

Director:

Federico Fellini

Writers:

Federico Fellini (story), Federico Fellini | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Balduin Baas, Clara Colosimo, Elizabeth Labi | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Balduin Baas Balduin Baas ... Conductor
Clara Colosimo Clara Colosimo ... Harp player
Elizabeth Labi Elizabeth Labi ... Piano player
Ronaldo Bonacchi Ronaldo Bonacchi ... Bassoon player
Ferdinando Villella Ferdinando Villella ... Cello player
Franco Javarone Franco Javarone ... Bass tuba player (as Giovanni Javarone)
David Maunsell David Maunsell ... First violin
Francesco Aluigi Francesco Aluigi ... Second violin
Andy Miller Andy Miller ... Oboe player
Sibyl Mostert Sibyl Mostert ... Flute player
Franco Mazzieri Franco Mazzieri ... Trumpet player
Daniele Pagani Daniele Pagani ... Trombone player
Luigi Uzzo Luigi Uzzo ... Violin player
Cesare Martignon Cesare Martignon ... Clarinet player
Umberto Zuanelli Umberto Zuanelli ... Copyist
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Storyline

In a Medieval Roman chapel, now an oratorio, an elderly factotum sets up for rehearsal. The musicians arrive, joking and teasing. A union shop steward explains that a TV crew is there, talking to them is optional, and there will be no extra compensation. Musicians talk about their instruments. The German conductor arrives and puts them through their paces. He yells, he insults. The shop steward calls a 20 minute break. The conductor retreats to his dressing room and talks about how the world of music has changed, moving away from respect for the conductor. He returns to the rehearsal to find the orchestra in full revolt. What can bring them back to the music? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Plot Keywords:

parable | anarchy | italy | conductor | orchestra | See All (14) »

Taglines:

The Decline of the West in C# Major

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

Italy | West Germany

Language:

Italian | German

Release Date:

22 February 1979 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

Federico Fellini's Orchestra Rehearsal See more »

Filming Locations:

Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daimo Cinematografica,RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana,Albatros Filmproduktion See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

When they are interviewing the first violinists, you can see that the harpist in the background is not playing but you can hear harp music playing. See more »

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Spoofed in Il pap'occhio (1980) See more »

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The anatomy of crisis
11 February 1999 | by oleh_k – See all my reviews

While the movie analyzes the roots and resolution of social revolt, what I like the most about it, is the personalized world-view of the musicians, as well as an exceptional music drive. My favorite Fellini and Rota. 10/10.
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