The Italian of the Roses

Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Bohringer

Raymond Menardi, the Italian

Isabelle Mercanton

Lola, the fiancé

Chantal Darget

Paule

Pierre Santini

Raoul, the friend of the bride and groom

Cécile Vassort

The bride

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Marie-Claude Breton

Claire

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François Brincourt

The groom

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Francis Girod

Henry, Paule's husband

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Popaul Matton

A child in the crowd