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Cellini: A Violent Life

Original title: Una vita scellerata
  • 1990
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
140
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Cellini: A Violent Life (1990)
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The story of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy, whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but... Read allThe story of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy, whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes.The story of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy, whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes.

  • Director
    • Giacomo Battiato
  • Writers
    • Benvenuto Cellini
    • Vittorio Bonicelli
  • Stars
    • Wadeck Stanczak
    • Max von Sydow
    • Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    140
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Giacomo Battiato
    • Writers
      • Benvenuto Cellini
      • Vittorio Bonicelli
    • Stars
      • Wadeck Stanczak
      • Max von Sydow
      • Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Wadeck Stanczak
    Wadeck Stanczak
    • Benvenuto Cellini
    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Pope Clement VII
    Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
    Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
    • François the First
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Governor
    Sophie Ward
    Sophie Ward
    • Porzia…
    Maurizio Donadoni
    Maurizio Donadoni
    • Rosso Fiorentino
    Florence Pernel
    Florence Pernel
    • Catherine
    Pamela Villoresi
    Pamela Villoresi
    • Fiore
    Marne Maitland
    Marne Maitland
    • Blind cardinal
    Luigi Di Fiore
    Luigi Di Fiore
    • Pierluigi Farnese
    Lorenza Guerrieri
    Lorenza Guerrieri
    • Faustina
    Sara Bertelà
    • Catherine De Medici
    Malka Ribowska
    Malka Ribowska
    • Widow
    Jean-Paul Muel
    Jean-Paul Muel
    • Judge
    Ennio Fantastichini
    Ennio Fantastichini
    • Cosimo De Medici
    Amanda Sandrelli
    • Pantasilea
    Tony Vogel
    Tony Vogel
    • Baccio Bandinelli
    Armando Bandini
    Armando Bandini
    • Treasurer
    • Director
      • Giacomo Battiato
    • Writers
      • Benvenuto Cellini
      • Vittorio Bonicelli
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    Fight against the Angel and demons

    A splendid reflection of Renaissance spirit, subtle recreation of a life - chain of temptations, dreams an expectations, story of signs of glory and souls of freedom.

    In fact, adaptation of a book, the film is more than that.

    First, for the colors of an artistic universe who may be the space of Buonnarotti or Caravaggio.

    Then for the force of images and the discover of every nook in an old picture of chimeras and touches.

    At last, the impressive magic interpretation of Wadeck Stankzak. The fight against the Angel and demons and the search of faith essence. Instrument of yourself for be creator of the others vision.
    • Vincentiu
    • Jun 19, 2007
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 1990 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • Germany
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Cellini, una vida violenta
    • Production companies
      • Leader Cinematografica
      • Cinémax
      • Rai 2
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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