Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 A woman is seen in a nightgown, implied romantic context.
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene with mild sexual innuendo.
- 🟢 10/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟢 20/100 Mild verbal confrontation between characters.
- 🟢 15/100 Mild profanity used in dialogue.
Details for Il postino (1994)
Who directed the movie 'Il Postino' (1994)?
'Il Postino' (1994) was directed by Michael Radford, with co-direction by Massimo Troisi, who also starred in the film.
What is the main plot of 'Il Postino'?
The film follows Mario Ruoppolo (Massimo Troisi), a simple postman who befriends the exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret) and learns about love, poetry, and political activism through their friendship.
Who plays the love interest of Mario in 'Il Postino'?
Maria Grazia Cucinotta plays Beatrice Russo, the love interest of Mario Ruoppolo in 'Il Postino.'
Was 'Il Postino' based on a true story?
No, 'Il Postino' is not based on a true story. It is a fictional tale inspired by the novel 'Ardiente Paciencia' by Antonio Skármeta, which imagines a friendship between a postman and Pablo Neruda during the poet's exile in Italy.
Did Massimo Troisi's health affect the production of 'Il Postino'?
Yes, Massimo Troisi, who played the lead role, was suffering from a severe heart condition during filming. He postponed surgery to complete the movie and tragically passed away just 12 hours after filming ended.
