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title: "Palombella rossa"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/palombella-rossa-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 56521
imdb_id: "tt0098055"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 287
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Palombella rossa (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/palombella-rossa-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Palombella rossa (English title: Red Wood Pigeon).
Year: 1989.
Genre: Comedy and Drama (Italian comedy drama).
Writer/Director/Producer/Star: Nanni Moretti.
Protagonist: Michele, an MP for the Italian Communist Party.
Plot: Michele loses his memory in a car crash. Hardly anyone notices. During a crucial water polo match on the eve of election day, he begins to remember his past life.
Themes: His personal and political identity crisis mirrors that of Italian communism (the ideological crisis of the Italian left during the end of the two blocs). The memory loss is a metaphor for the lost identity of the old Italian Communist Party.
Awards: Won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Original Story.
Runtime: 1h 29m.
US Release Date: 03/21/1990.
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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nanni Moretti
- **Networks / Studios**: Sacher Film, Palmyre Productions, RAI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nanni Moretti** as *Michele Apicella*
- **Silvio Orlando** as *Mario*
- **Asia Argento** as *Valentina Apicella*
- **Mariella Valentini** as *Giornalista*
- **Alfonso Santagata** as *Ossessivo*
- **Claudio Morganti** as *Ossessivo*
- **Eugenio Masciari** as *Arbitro*
- **Mario Patanè** as *Simone*
- **Antonio Petrocelli** as *Fascista*
- **Remo Remotti** as *Santone di Mario*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Palombella rossa online?
Palombella rossa is currently available to watch or stream on Sooner Amazon Channel, Sooner, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Palombella rossa worth watching?
Palombella rossa holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 287 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Palombella rossa and when was it released?
Palombella rossa is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Palombella rossa?
Palombella rossa was directed by Nanni Moretti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Palombella rossa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56521)
- [Palombella rossa - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palombella_rossa)
- [Red Wood Pigeon - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Wood_Pigeon)
- [Palombella rossa (1989) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56521-palombella-rossa/cast)
- [‎Palombella rossa (1989) directed by Nanni Moretti • Reviews ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/palombella-rossa/cast/)

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