The Italian of the Roses 1973 Directed by Charles Matton L'Italien des Roses
This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.
Cast
Richard Bohringer
Raymond Menardi, the Italian
Isabelle Mercanton
Lola, the fiancé
Chantal Darget
Paule
Pierre Santini
Raoul, the friend of the bride and groom
Cécile Vassort
The bride
Marie-Claude Breton
Claire
François Brincourt
The groom
Francis Girod
Henry, Paule's husband
Popaul Matton
A child in the crowd