The Italian of the Roses

The Italian of the Roses

Drama | May 16, 1973

This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.

The Italian of the Roses

Drama | May 16, 1973

The Italian of the Roses
This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.
Producers Sunchild Productions, Saga, Service de la Recherche de l'ORTF
Original title L'Italien des Roses
Directors Charles Matton
Writers

Cast

Richard Bohringer

as Raymond Menardi, the Italian

Isabelle Mercanton

as Lola, the fiancé

Chantal Darget

as Paule

Pierre Santini

as Raoul, the friend of the bride and groom

Cécile Vassort

as The bride

François Brincourt

as The groom

Francis Girod

as Henry, Paule's husband

Popaul Matton

as A child in the crowd