Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Bohringer, Isabelle Mercanton, Chantal Darget, Pierre Santini, Cécile Vassort, Marie-Claude Breton, François Brincourt, Francis Girod

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What is "The Italian of the Roses" about?

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.

When was "The Italian of the Roses" released?

The Italian of the Roses was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Italian of the Roses"?

The cast includes Richard Bohringer, Isabelle Mercanton, Chantal Darget, Pierre Santini.