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La masseria delle allodole (2007)

Not Rated | | Drama, History | 4 May 2007 (Italy)
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A stirring and stunning story of an aristocratic family who is unexpectedly swept into the ravages of World War I and a forbidden passion that may be the family's only hope.

Directors:

Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani

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Antonia Arslan (novel), Paolo Taviani | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Paz Vega, Moritz Bleibtreu, Alessandro Preziosi | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paz Vega ... Nunik
Moritz Bleibtreu ... Ferzan
Alessandro Preziosi Alessandro Preziosi ... Egon
Ángela Molina ... Ismene
Tchéky Karyo ... Aram
Arsinée Khanjian ... Armineh
André Dussollier ... Col. Arkan
Mohammad Bakri ... Nazim (as Mohammed Bakri)
Hristo Shopov Hristo Shopov ... Isman
Christo Jivkov ... Sarkis
Stefan Danailov ... Presidente Tribunale
Linda Batista Linda Batista ... Signora Turca
Assen Blatechki Assen Blatechki ... Serg. Mudir
Marius Donkin Marius Donkin ... Dr. Krikor
Mariano Rigillo Mariano Rigillo ... Assadour
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A stirring and stunning story of an aristocratic family who is unexpectedly swept into the ravages of World War I and a forbidden passion that may be the family's only hope.

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Plot Keywords:

genocide | armenian genocide | turkey the country | survivor | ottoman empire | See All (16) »

Genres:

Drama | History

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Flach Film [France] | Official site [Spain]

Country:

Italy | Bulgaria | Spain | France | Germany

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

4 May 2007 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

Das Haus der Lerchen See more »

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria
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Budget:

€10,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Ager 3, France 2 Cinéma, Flach Film See more »
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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See the Movie, Then Read the Book
29 May 2011 | by snkojoian – See all my reviews

I LOVED the book, but didn't care for the movie at all. It was sitting on my TV for 5 weeks before I had the courage to watch it, and I was very disappointed. I just don't think it truly conveys the horror of the book or what actually happened 90+ years ago. Having read book after book, both fiction and non-fiction, about the Armenian Genocide I hoped for, and expected, a better movie. The acting was awkward, the cinematography was lacking and so much of the book was left out or changed that I doubt I would have been able to keep track of who was who or what was going on if I hadn't read the book (and I read it some 4 years ago.) Having said this, I still think it is worth seeing, if for no other reason than to support a film that no American distributor is willing to touch, and no American filmmaker or studio has the guts to make. See the movie, then PLEASE, PLEASE read the book!
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