The Italian of the Roses

Drama

This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.

Production Companies

Saga

Service de la Recherche de l'ORTF

Sunchild Productions

Cast

Richard Bohringer

Richard Bohringer

Raymond Menardi, the Italian
Isabelle Mercanton

Isabelle Mercanton

Lola, the fiancé
Pierre Santini

Pierre Santini

Raoul, the friend of the bride and groom
Francis Girod

Francis Girod

Henry, Paule's husband
Popaul Matton

Popaul Matton

A child in the crowd

Release date

16th May 1973

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Français