Investigation of a Citizen Named Volonté

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Overview

Indagine su un cittadino di nome Volonté is a documentary exploring the life and career of Italian actor Gian Maria Volonté. Known for his roles in films with significant political and social impact, this documentary offers an intimate look through interviews and archival footage, highlighting his commitment to cinema as a form of artistic expression and a tool for social change.

Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Ilaria Occhini, Giacomo Piperno, Giuliano Montaldo, Fausto Ferzetti, more

Director: Andrea Bettinetti

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté

Self (archive footage)

Ilaria Occhini

Self - Interviewee

Giacomo Piperno

Self - Interviewee

Giuliano Montaldo

Self - Interviewee

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Fausto Ferzetti

Self - Interviewee

Fabrizio Gifuni

Self - Interviewee

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Lorenzo Magnolia

Self - Interviewee

Ugo Pirro

Self - Interviewee

Francesco Rosi

Self - Interviewee

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Francesco Maselli

Self - Interviewee

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Felice Laudadio

Self - Interviewee

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Mauro Berardi

Self - Interviewee

Ennio Fantastichini

Self - Interviewee

Angelica Ippolito

Self - Interviewee

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Ernesto Bassignano

Self - Interviewee

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