L'Avventura (1960)

  
Format:  L'Avventura DVD 
 
 
A scathing examination of Italy's aristocratic classes set within the framework of a mystery story, director Michelangelo Antonioni's groundbreaking film chronicles the disappearance of a wealthy woman. While searching for her, the woman's lover and best friend become romantically involved. Monica Vitti, Gabrielle Ferzetti star. 143 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Italian Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; theatrical trailer; featurette. In Italian with English subtitles. Two-disc set.
 
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