Switzerland / Aug 13, 1982 / Locarno Film Festival
2h 8min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The lives of the surviving members of the Basileus Quartet, a chamber group that has been playing successfully around the world for more than 30 years, are turned upside down after the death of the leader, Oscar Guarneri. The three aging musicians decide to split up to pursue those pleasures they've denied themselves too long.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Véronique Genest | Sophia |
| Lisa Kreuzer | Lotte |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Il quartetto Basileus |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | France, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | CEP, RAI |
| Release date | 30 gennaio 1983 |
| Production | Arturo La Pegna |
| Writer | Fabio Carpi |
| Editing | Massimo Latini |
| Cinematography | Dante Spinotti |
| Assistant directors | Fabio Carpi |
| Camera operators | Dante Spinotti |
| Additional photography | Dante Spinotti |
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| Production design | Franco Vanorio |
| Costume design | Corrado Colabucci |
| Makeup | Corrado Colabucci |
| Hairstyling | Corrado Colabucci |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Italy / Jan 30, 1983
United States / Jan 04, 1984
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