The Lark Farm (2007)

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

Writers:

Antonia Arslan (novel), Paolo Taviani

Stars:

Paz Vega, Moritz Bleibtreu, Alessandro Preziosi

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paz Vega	...	Nunik
Moritz Bleibtreu	...	Ferzan
Alessandro Preziosi	...	Egon
Ángela Molina	...	Ismene
Tchéky Karyo	...	Aram
Arsinée Khanjian	...	Armineh
André Dussollier	...	Col. Arkan
Mohammad Bakri	...	Nazim (as Mohammed Bakri)
Hristo Shopov	...	Isman
Christo Jivkov	...	Sarkis
Stefan Danailov	...	Presidente Tribunale
Linda Batista	...	Signora Turca
Assen Blatechki	...	Serg. Mudir
Marius Donkin	...	Dr. Krikor
Mariano Rigillo	...	Assadour

Storyline

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 | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

Excellent

I just returned from the screening of the movie at the Berlinale. I am really impressed and it is really hard to find words to describe my emotions. Probably I'll go to watch it once again tomorrow. But I should say that "La Masseria delle allodole" is the movie that makes you not only think, but also speak and even cry. Think about life, death, love, friendship, human cruelty and speak about history. Like Tavianis have spoken about it. No, I am too emotional. OK, just watch it. And I think you'll feel the same, or may be different, but YOU FEEL. After the presentation one of the actors sad, that he had seen a lot of people crying during the screening. "Crying is not enough, we have to speak" he sad. Speak about Armenian Genoside, Darfour and other tragedies, which some used to keep their mouths closed, or even deny.

Details

Official Sites:

Flach Film [France] Official site [Spain]

Country:

Italy Bulgaria Spain France Germany

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

4 May 2007 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Das Haus der Lerchen

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Box Office

Budget:

EUR10,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,563,640

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ager 3, France 2 Cinéma, Flach Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1