The Little Archimedes (TV)
1979 · Movie · 83 min. · Italy
This tragic story explores the situation of a little Italian peasant boy who is discovered by an Englishman to have unusual musical and mathematical gifts. Based on a book by Aldous Huxley, the boy is exploited by his neighbors, and his life is made miserable after the Englishman leaves. When his English patron discovers how things are, he returns to save the boy, but it is too late.
Direction Gianni Amelio
Cast John Steiner · Laura Betti · Shirley Corrigan · Renato Moretti · Graziano Giusti · Aldo Salvi · Mark Morganti
Soundtrack Roman Vlad
Screenplay Gianni Amelio · Aldous Huxley
Cinematography Guido Bertoni
Original title Il piccolo Archimede (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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