Matteo Falcone

Matteo Falcone

1960 · 19 min · Drama

Matteo Falcone is an Azerbaijani short drama film based on Prosper Merimée's like-named story from 1829. Matteo Falcone is a successful Corsican, who lives with his wife Giuseppa and 10-year-old son Fortunato. One day he leaves home with Giuseppa, leaving Fortunato alone.

Directed by Tofig Taghizadeh · Written by Prosper Mérimée

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