Principal cast
Monica Vitti as Claudia, Gabriele Ferzetti as Sandro, Lea Massari as Anna, Dominique Blanchar as Giulia, and Renzo Ricci as Anna's Father
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L'Avventura
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L'Avventura at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1960 film at stop 151 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.
Key craft credits
Aldo Scavarda (director of photography), Eraldo Da Roma (editor), Giovanni Fusco (original music composer), Elio Bartolini (screenplay), and Michelangelo Antonioni (screenplay)
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Release
- 1960-09-14
- Runtime
- 144 minutes
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, and Romance
- Country
- Italy
- Quiz
- 20 questions
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