Synopsis
Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.
Key facts
Cast
Anouk Aimée, Gisela Burinato, Michel Piccoli, Michele Placido
Original language
Italian
Production companies
Clesi Cinematografica, FILMS 66, MK2 PRODUCTION
Setting
Rome
Filming locations
Rome
Crew
Cinematography
Beppe Lanci
Editing
Roberto Perpignani
Music
Nicola Piovani
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 1998 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1980 generic
- David di Donatello Awards 1980 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 1980 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Le Saut dans le vide | |
| Alternate title | Leap into the Void |
Full credits
| Director | Marco Bellocchio |
| Cast | Anouk Aimée, Gisela Burinato, Michel Piccoli, Michele Placido |
| Cinematography | Beppe Lanci |
| Editing | Roberto Perpignani |
| Music | Nicola Piovani |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
