Identification of a Woman (1982)

The movie director Niccolo has just been left by his wife. This gives him the idea of making a movie about women's relationships. He starts to search for a woman who can play the leading ... See full summary »

Director:

Michelangelo Antonioni

Writers:

Michelangelo Antonioni (story), Michelangelo Antonioni (screenplay)

Stars:

Tomas Milian, Daniela Silverio, Christine Boisson

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tomas Milian	...	Niccolò
Daniela Silverio	...	Mavi
Christine Boisson	...	Ida
Lara Wendel	...	Girl in swimming pool
Veronica Lazar	...	Carla
Enrica Antonioni	...	Nadia (as Enrica Fico)
Sandra Monteleoni	...	Mavi's sister
Marcel Bozzuffi	...	Mario
Giampaolo Saccarola	...	The gorilla (as Gianpaolo Saccarola)
Dado Ruspoli	...	Mavi's father (as Alessandro Ruspoli)
Arianna De Rosa	...	Mavi's friend
Sergio Tardioli	...	Butcher
Itaco Nardulli	...	Lucio
Paola Dominguín	...	Girl in window
Pier Francesco Aiello	...	Young man at party (as Pierfrancesco Aiello)

Storyline

The movie director Niccolo has just been left by his wife. This gives him the idea of making a movie about women's relationships. He starts to search for a woman who can play the leading part in the movie - but also in his own life...

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | pubic hair | female underarm hair | cult director | female frontal nudity | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Top-billed third in the credits, Christine Boisson is not seen nor mentioned in the first 82 minutes of the film.

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Quotes

Niccolo: He's got a face that made Heine say, "As sad as a German two days dead."

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Connections

Featured in Tonino Guerra: A Poet in the Movies (2008)

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Soundtracks

Palm Trees
Written by Steve Hillage and Monique Giraudy (as Miquette Giraudy)
Performed by Steve Hillage
Published by Virgin Music Publishers

User Reviews

2 Hours if you're in the Mood

Very detailed from start to finish between the drama of a modern relationship to the subtle insecurities that boil up when people are stressed.

This work it beautifully shot, extremely atmospheric and knows how to elicit a mood that keeps your interest considering the very slow plot progression. The slow progression makes the film difficult to process at times but the pure emotion that the scenes evoke make this an interesting watch. You could say, it's a vibe.

There is a recurring theme of paranoia and uncertainty and the fog scene was actually very suspenseful and enjoyable to watch!

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian English French

Release Date:

15 November 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Identification of a Woman

Filming Locations:

Incir De Paolis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Iter Film, Rai 2, Gaumont

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1