Nostos: The Return (1989): Cast & Plot
Nostos: The Return is a 1989 adventure drama directed by Franco Piavoli, starring Luigi Mezzanotte as Odysseus, Alex Carozzo and Giuseppe Marcoli. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Franco Piavoli
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Cooperativa Immaginazione
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nostos: The Return About?
The premise of Nostos: The Return without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At war’s end, Odysseus and his crew sail for the Mediterranean, hoping to return home. Their journey is stalled by relentless natural obstacles, sending Odysseus into a reflective voyage of childhood memories, his parents, a beloved girl, nostalgia, regret and the silence. A shipwreck kills his companions, leaving him to face profound loneliness.
Nostos: The Return Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- sex scene
- female nudity
- sword and sandal history
- home
- night
- skull
- peacock
- fog
- nature
- moon
- flashback
- dream
+8 more Show fewer
- odyssey
- dolphin
- oblivion
- very little dialogue
- mediterranean sea
- mythology
- greece
- independent film
Nostos: The Return Cast & Characters
Luigi Mezzanotte leads the cast as Odysseus, with Alex Carozzo as Boatswain and Giuseppe Marcoli as Sailor Admiring Seagulls and Seals. Directed by Franco Piavoli; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Franco Piavoli
- Luigi Mezzanotte as Odysseus
- Alex Carozzo as Boatswain
- Giuseppe Marcoli as Sailor Admiring Seagulls and Seals
- Branca de Camargo as Calypso
Also Starring in Nostos: The Return
· 3 moreMore from Franco Piavoli
More films directed by Franco Piavoli: Fragments, Flora’s Garden, Affettuosa presenza and At the First Breath of Wind.
Nostos: The Return Plot Summary
What happens in Nostos: The Return from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Odysseus, Luigi Mezzanotte, is a weary navigator aboard a ship bound with a small crew, the sea brushing against the hull as his mind drifts between the present voyage and sharp flashbacks from his childhood. His memory surges with stark images: the sea filling with dead bodies, and brutal scenes from the Trojan War that lay bare the suffering of civilians. The journey unfolds in a slow, dreamlike tempo, and the atmosphere is thick with ache, longing, and the constant pull of memories that refuse to stay submerged beneath the waves.
Full summary
The whole story of Nostos: The Return, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Nostos: The Return?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Nostos: The Return Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Ностос: Возвращение” and “Nostos: Il ritorno”.
- Also known as
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- Ностос: Возвращение
- Nostos: Il ritorno
- 尤利西斯归来
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Nostos: The Return FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nostos: The Return, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nostos: The Return?
Nostos: The Return runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Nostos: The Return released?
Nostos: The Return was released on August 6, 1989.
Who directed Nostos: The Return?
Nostos: The Return was directed by Franco Piavoli.
More films by Franco Piavoli Who is in the cast of Nostos: The Return?
Nostos: The Return stars Luigi Mezzanotte as Odysseus, Alex Carozzo as Boatswain and Giuseppe Marcoli as Sailor Admiring Seagulls and Seals, among 7 credited actors.
Does Nostos: The Return have a post-credit scene?
No. Nostos: The Return has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nostos: The Return in?
The original language of Nostos: The Return is Italian.
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