
La scuola(1995)
In a high school in the outskirts of Rome, it's the last day before the summer holidays. A literature teacher reminisces the past year and wonders what will become of the students he cared for as if they were his children.


In a Roman high school, a jaded art professor who lost the spark for the job clashes with an ex pupil of his, an adjunct literature teacher who is trying to rescue an eccentric and rebellious student, while the stern headmistress deals with a student from a difficult background.

Margherita Buy
Preside Giuliana

Riccardo Scamarcio
Prof. Giovanni Prezioso

Roberto Herlitzka
Prof. Fiorito

Lucia Mascino
Elena Togani

Davide Giordano
Enrico Brugnoli

Nina Torresi
Melania

Silvia D'Amico
Angela Mordini

Elena Lietti
Emma Tassi
Ionut Paun
Adam

Gene Gnocchi
Compagno di Giuliana
The Red and the Blue is a drama, comedy film released in 2012 exploring themes of high school teacher, public school, teachers and students. Directed by Giuseppe Piccioni, it stars Margherita Buy, Riccardo Scamarcio, Roberto Herlitzka. In a Roman high school, a jaded art professor who lost the spark for the job clashes with an ex pupil of his, an adjunct literature teacher who is trying to rescue an eccentric and rebellious student, while the stern headmistress deals with a student from a difficult background.
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