Love and Fear (1988)
Three sisters, played by Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi and Valeria Golino, struggle with their illusions, goals and desires in Margarethe von Trotta’s film adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play.
Director:
Margarethe von Trotta
Writers:
Dacia Maraini, Margarethe von Trotta.
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Fanny Ardant as Velia |
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Greta Scacchi as Maria |
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Valeria Golino as Sandra |
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Peter Simonischek as Massimo |
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Sergio Castellitto as Roberto |
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Agnès Soral as Sabrina |
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Paolo Hendel as Federico |
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Ralph Schicha as Nicole |
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Gila von Weitershausen as Erika |
| Writing | Dacia Maraini | Screenplay |
| Writing | Margarethe von Trotta | Screenplay |
| Directing | Margarethe von Trotta | Director |
| Writing | Anton Chekhov | Theatre Play |
| Sound | Franco Piersanti | Music |
| Production | Eberhard Junkersdorf | Producer |
| Editing | Enzo Meniconi | Editor |
| Production | André Djaoui | Co-Producer |
| Production | Angelo Rizzoli Jr. | Producer |
| Camera | Giuseppe Lanci | Director of Photography |