The Flavor of Corn (1989)
Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.
Director: Gianni Da Campo
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Lorenzo Lena as Lorenzo |
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Marco Mestriner as Duilio |
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Alba Mottura as Cecilia |
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Egidio Termine as Bruno |
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Marina Vlady as Duilio's Stepmother |
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Mattia Pinoli as Duilio's Grandfather |
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Paolo Garlato as Duilio's Father |
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Elisabetta Barbini as Duilio's Grandmother |
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Elena Barbalich as Adalgisa |
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Efisio Coletti as Headmaster |
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Maria Baldo as Teacher |
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Michele Pastres as Waitress |
| Directing | Gianni Da Campo | Director |
| Writing | Gianni Da Campo | Writer |
| Editing | Fernanda Indoni | Editor |
| Production | Enzo Porcelli | Producer |
| Crew | Emilio Bestetti | Cinematography |