The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
1970
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Synopsis
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Facts
Based on
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Awards
David di Donatello for Best Film, Golden Bear, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Setting
Italy
Original language
Italian
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Academy Awards 1972 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1972 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1971 generic
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