Happy as Lazzaro

Alice Rohrwacher
2018
2h 8m
Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy

A realistic drama or a clever parable? After the Cannes award-winning "The Wonders," Alice Rohrwacher presents a charming conundrum that is summed up in the protagonist's disarmingly naive gaze.

Synopsis

The story of Lazzaro, a young, kind-hearted peasant, and Tancredi, a nobleman cursed by his imagination. A sacred bond is created when Tancredi asks Lazzaro to help him stage his own kidnapping. This strange and unexpected alliance is a revelation to Lazzaro. A friendship so precious that will travel through time, placing Lazzaro in search of Tancredi.

Details

Director

Alice Rohrwacher

Cast

Alba Rohrwacher, Adriano Tardiolo, Sergi López

Genre

Fantasy, Social Issues, Drama

Also known as

Lazzaro Felice | Ευτυχισμένος Λάζαρος

Festival screenings

Cannes FF, London FF

Language

Italian, English

Subtitles

Greek

Age rating

12+

Best Screenplay

Cannes Film Festival

2018

Official Selection

London Film Festival

2018

Best Film

Chicago International Film Festival

2018

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