The Protagonists is a 1999 crime thriller film written and directed by Luca Guadagnino in his directorial debut. It stars Tilda Swinton and Fabrizia Sacchi.
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| Directed by | Luca Guadagnino |
| Written by | Luca Guadagnino |
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| Cinematography | Paolo Bravi |
| Edited by | Walter Fasano |
| Music by | Andrea Guerra |
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| Distributed by | Medusa Distribuzione |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
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The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, 1999, before being released on September 10, 1999, by Medusa Distribuzione.
Cast
edit- Tilda Swinton as Actress
- Fabrizia Sacchi as herself
- Andrew Tiernan as Mohammed
- Claudio Gioè as Happy
- Paolo Briguglia as Billy
- Michelle Hunziker as Sue
- Jhelisa as herself
- Laura Betti as Judge
Plot
editThe film chronicles an Italian film crew who are in London making a reconstruction of the real life killing of Egyptian chef Mohamed El-Sayed by the two 19-year-olds Jamie Petrolini and Richard Elsey in 1994.
Production
editProduction on the film began in 1998, with principal photography taking place in London.[1][2]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, 1999.[3][4] It was released in Italy on September 10, 1999, by Medusa Distribuzione.[5]
It was released in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2014.[6]
Critical reception
editThe film received negative reviews from critics.[7]
References
edit- ^ Prospero (February 10, 2016). "Luca Guadagnino talks to The Economist about "A Bigger Splash"". Economist. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (June 11, 2010). "A Guilt Trip That Begot a Partnership". The New York Times. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ Shoard, Catherine (April 1, 2010). "Tilda Swinton and Luca Guadagnino: a match made in arthouse cinema heaven". The Guardian. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Luca". Frenesy Film Company. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "The Protagonists". MUBI. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ "The Protagonists" (PDF). Fetch Press. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (January 20, 2010). "Director to Watch: Luca Guadagnino". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2017.