L’avventura

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 60/100
Total warning time: 2m 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 30s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] A woman undresses and is seen partially nude.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:22:45 - 01:23:30] A couple is seen in a suggestive embrace.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (45s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:45] Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:10:10 - 01:10:30] A character is seen drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (35s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] A brief argument between characters.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:40:50 - 01:41:10] A character slaps another character.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:45] A mild curse word is used.
Year: 1960
Certificate: U
L’avventura Runtime: 144 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery
IMDB: 7.9
Votes: 26542
Director: Michelangelo Antonioni
Cast Stars: Gabriele Ferzetti, Monica Vitti, Lea Massari, Dominique Blanchar

Overview of L’avventura:

A woman disappears during a Mediterranean boating trip. During the search, her lover and her best friend become attracted to each other.

L’avventura FAQ

Q: What is the plot of L’avventura (1960)?
A: L’avventura follows a group of wealthy Italians who set out on a yachting trip to a deserted volcanic island. When one of them, Anna, mysteriously disappears, her lover Sandro and her best friend Claudia begin a search that turns into an exploration of their own emotions and relationship.
Q: Who are the main actors in L’avventura?
A: The main actors in L’avventura are Gabriele Ferzetti as Sandro, Monica Vitti as Claudia, Lea Massari as Anna, and Dominique Blanchar as Giulia.
Q: Who directed L’avventura (1960)?
A: L’avventura was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, a renowned Italian filmmaker known for his modernist approach to cinema.
Q: What themes are explored in L’avventura?
A: L’avventura explores themes of alienation, existential ennui, and the fragility of human relationships. The film is often noted for its slow pacing and emphasis on visual storytelling over traditional narrative.
Q: How was L’avventura received upon its release?
A: Initially, L’avventura was met with mixed reactions, including boos at the Cannes Film Festival. However, it later gained critical acclaim and is now considered a masterpiece of modernist cinema and a landmark in film history.