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Documentary backdrop image for The Blue Planet (1982)
83 minPGdocumentaryWorth an evening
7.7/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Franco Piavoli's 1982 film, set in Pozzolengo, depicts the relationship between nature and human life across the changing seasons and daily activities.

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Why Watch

  • See the unique cinematography of Franco Piavoli
  • Find out why it won awards at the Venice Film Festival
  • Meet the poetic storytelling style of Italian cinema

Did You Know

  • Franco Piavoli conceived the film in the early 1960s.
  • The film premiered at the 39th Venice International Film Festival in 1982.
  • Piavoli won the Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director for this film.
  • The film was shot in Pozzolengo and its valley.

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Italian cinema enthusiastsNature documentary fansFilm festival attendees
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the 1982 documentary Blue Planet?

Franco Piavoli directed the 1982 documentary Blue Planet.

What awards did Blue Planet win at the Venice Film Festival?

Blue Planet won the Banca Cattolica del Veneto prize and the AGIS-BNL award at the 39th Venice International Film Festival.

When did Blue Planet have its North-American premiere?

Blue Planet had its North-American premiere at the 1983 Mill Valley Film Festival.

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