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Andrea Barbato
Born March 7, 1934 · Rome, Italy
Died February 12, 1996 · aged 61
No biography available.
Known For
The Fifth Day of Peace · 1970The Fifth Day of Peace
★ 5.51970
MovieDramaWar
Based on a true story. Near the end of World War II, two German deserters are put in an Allied POW camp. When a rigid and militaristic German colonel learns about their desertion, he wants them court-martialed, even if the war is over. The uninterested Allied officers oblige him, and the two men face the firing squad on "the fifth day of peace".
Kill Me Quick, I'm Cold · 1967Kill Me Quick, I'm Cold
★ 6.01967
MovieComedyCrime
Giovanna and Franco are lovers pretending to be brother and sister in order to con unsuspecting marks while staying in the most luxurious locales throughout Europe. In their travels, they come across the beautiful Christina, a girl who is being threatened by her brother, Sergio, in order to get the family fortune. But as Giovanna and Franco delve into their story, the double-crossing begins, and no one is sure who is getting tricked.
Chung Kuo: China · 1972Chung Kuo: China
★ 7.31972
MovieDocumentary
A sweeping documentary explores China through its people, showcasing life in Beijing's old city and a bustling cotton factory, a collective farm in Henan, the historic city of Suzhou, and the industrial port of Shanghai, culminating in a vibrant acrobatic performance.
Le nerte · 1962Le nerte
1962
MovieDocumentary
The “nerte” are wandering women who travel down from the Upper Friuli region to the Veneto region to sell wooden objects for domestic use. They live humbly, sleeping in barns and eating whatever they can to save what little they earn. The documentary follows one of these women on her long journey.
La coppia · 1969La coppia
★ 10.01969
MovieDrama
Caravaggio · 1967Caravaggio
★ 9.01967
MovieHistoryDrama
A miniseries about Caravaggio's life.
Chung Kuo-Cina · 1972Chung Kuo-Cina
★ 6.51972
SeriesDocumentary
A documentary on China, concentrating mainly on the faces of the people, filmed in the areas they were allowed to visit. The 220-minute version consists of three parts. The first part, taken around Beijing, includes a cotton factory, older sections of the city, and a clinic where a Caesarean operation is performed using acupuncture. The middle part visits the Red Flag canal and a collective farm in Henan, as well as the old city of Suzhou. The final part shows the port and industries of Shanghai and ends with a stage presentation by Chinese acrobats.
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