PRESS NOTES: THE ROYAL TREATMENT
Jan 14, 2009In movie criticism, there’s praise, and then there’s praise. In his New York Times review of Criterion’s double-barreled Roberto Rossellini history film release slate this week—the special edition
Synopsis
In this evocative, atmospheric biography, Roberto Rossellini brings to life philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, who, amid religious persecution and ignorance, believed in a harmony between God and science.
Cast
| Blaise Pascal | Pierre Arditi |
| Jacqueline Pascal | Rita Forzano |
| Etienne Pascal | Giuseppe Addobbati |
| Luogotenente criminale | Christian De Sica |
| Jacques il servo | Livio Galassi |
| Adrien Dechamps | Bruno Cattaneo |
| Florin Perrier | Bepi Mannaiuolo |
| Artus Goufier, duca di Roannes | Marco Bonetti |
| Gilberte Pascal | Teresa Ricci |
| Jean Dechamps | Christian Aleny |
Credits
| Director | Roberto Rossellini |
| Producer | Renzo Rossellini |
| Screenplay | Roberto Rossellini, Marcella Mariani, Luciano Scaffa and J.D. de La Rochefoucauld |
| Dialogue | J.D. de La Rochefoucauld |
| Cinematography | Mario Fioretti |
| Production Design | Franco Velchi |
| Editing | Jolanda Benvenuti |
| Sound | Carlo Tarchi |
| Music | Mario Nascimbene |
| Costumes | Marcella de Marchis |
| Costumes assistant | Isabella Rossellini |
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