The Flavor of Corn (1989)

  • NR
  • 07/09/1989 (IT)
  • Drama
  • 1h 33m

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

Gianni Da Campo

Writer, Director

Cast

Lorenzo Lena's headshot

Lorenzo Lena

Lorenzo
Marco Mestriner's headshot

Marco Mestriner

Duilio
Alba Mottura's headshot

Alba Mottura

Cecilia
Egidio Termine's headshot

Egidio Termine

Bruno
Marina Vlady's headshot

Marina Vlady

Duilio's Stepmother
Mattia Pinoli's headshot

Mattia Pinoli

Duilio's Grandfather
Paolo Garlato's headshot

Paolo Garlato

Duilio's Father
Elisabetta Barbini's headshot

Elisabetta Barbini

Duilio's Grandmother

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