L'Avventura

A new adventure in filmmaking...

Release Date 1960-09-14

Runtime 144 minutes

Status Released

Overview

Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.

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Original Language it

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What makes this movie Worth Watching

L'Avventura was released during Italy's economic boom period known as 'Il Boom'. The film reflects the sense of disillusionment and ennui among the Italian middle class, which was a common theme in many artworks from this era.

The film's compelling narrative, which unfolds as a mystery that keeps the audience engaged.
Michelangelo Antonioni's innovative style and groundbreaking approach to cinematography.
The exploration of themes such as identity, alienation, and existentialism, making it a significant work in the Italian Neorealist movement.
Exceptional performances by Monica Vitti, Gabriele Ferzetti, and Alain Delon.

Fun Facts

The original title, L'Avventura, translates to 'The Adventure', but the film doesn't have an obvious central adventure or climax, reflecting the characters' existential struggles.
Monica Vitti, who played the main character Anna, was Antonioni's lover at the time and also starred in many of his other films.
The yacht used in the movie, the Mimi II, has a significant presence throughout the film and became almost a character itself.