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Conversation Piece (1974)

★ 7.4R121 minDirector: Luchino Visconti

1974 film by Luchino Visconti

Conversation Piece (Italian: Gruppo di famiglia in un interno) is a 1974 drama film directed, co-written, and produced by Luchino Visconti. It stars Burt Lancaster, Helmut Berger, Silvana Mangano, and Romolo Valli; with cameo appearances by Claudia Cardinale and Dominique Sanda. The film explores such themes as the collision between old and new, imminence of death, existential crises, and the sociopolitical gap between generations. The title refers to an informal group portrait, especially those painted in Britain in the 18th century, beginning in the 1720s.

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What is Conversation Piece about?
Conversation Piece (1974) — A retired American professor lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome when he is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her companions (her lover, her daughter, and the daughter's boyfriend) and forced to rent them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo.
Is Conversation Piece based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Conversation Piece scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.