A 1973 Italian political drama exploring institutional dynamics through its ensemble cast.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Cinematic Introduction
The film Black Holiday is introduced as a 1973 Italian political drama directed by Marco Leto. The lead protagonists Franco Rossini and Commissioner Rizzuto are established as the central figures.
Key Events
Film Release Introduction — Introduction of the 1973 Italian political drama Black Holiday. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner RizzutoLocation: Cinema/Theatrical Release
Director Credit Presentation — Marco Leto is credited as the director of the political drama. Characters: Franco RossiniLocation: Production Credits
Lead Protagonist Introduction — Adalberto Maria Merli is introduced as the lead protagonist Franco Rossini. Characters: Franco RossiniLocation: Cast Listing
Second Protagonist Introduction — Adolfo Celi is introduced as the co-protagonist Commissioner Rizzuto. Characters: Commissioner RizzutoLocation: Cast Listing
Supporting Cast Listing — John Steiner and Milena Vukotic are listed as key supporting characters. Characters: Scagnetti, Daria RossiniLocation: Cast Listing
Genre Classification — The film is explicitly classified as a political drama. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner RizzutoLocation: Film Metadata
Ensemble Cast Assembly
Supporting characters including Scagnetti and Daria Rossini are introduced alongside the lead actors. The cast list expands to include various institutional and peripheral roles.
Key Events
Genre Classification — The film is explicitly classified as a political drama. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner RizzutoLocation: Film Metadata
Italian Title Reference — The original Italian title La villeggiatura is presented. Characters: Franco RossiniLocation: Film Metadata
Supporting Actor Introduction — Luigi Uzzo is credited as Massanesi in the ensemble cast. Location: Cast Listing
Minor Role Introduction — Aldo De Correllis is listed as a Prisoner character. Location: Cast Listing
Clergy Character Introduction — Gianfranco Barra is credited as a Priest figure. Location: Cast Listing
Technical Role Introduction — Silvio Anselmo is listed as an Inventor character. Location: Cast Listing
Narrative Context Building
The political drama genre is highlighted, framing the institutional relationships between the characters. Additional cast members are listed to complete the ensemble.
Key Events
Technical Role Introduction — Silvio Anselmo is listed as an Inventor character. Location: Cast Listing
Ensemble Cast Continuation — Vito Cipolla is credited as Renzetti in the supporting cast. Location: Cast Listing
Supporting Character Listing — Biagio Pelligra is listed as Mastrodonato. Location: Cast Listing
Minor Character Introduction — Giuliano Petrelli is credited as Nino. Location: Cast Listing
Additional Prisoner Role — Nello Riviè is listed as another Prisoner character. Location: Cast Listing
Cast Compilation Complete — Full ensemble cast compilation concludes the character introduction phase. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner Rizzuto, Scagnetti, Daria RossiniLocation: Film Metadata
Archival Compilation
External references and database links are presented. The film's metadata and character roster are finalized, concluding the structural overview.
Key Events
Cast Compilation Complete — Full ensemble cast compilation concludes the character introduction phase. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner Rizzuto, Scagnetti, Daria RossiniLocation: Film Metadata
IMDb Reference Link — Official IMDb reference page for Black Holiday is cited. Characters: Franco RossiniLocation: External Database
External Links Section — Additional external reference links are provided for the film. Characters: Franco RossiniLocation: Film Metadata
Political Context Establishment — The political drama genre establishes the institutional backdrop for the protagonists. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner RizzutoLocation: Narrative Setting
Film Archive Summary — Complete metadata and cast summary for the 1973 political drama. Characters: Franco Rossini, Commissioner Rizzuto, Daria Rossini, ScagnettiLocation: Cinematic Archive
Story Breakdown
Production Framework — Core metadata establishing the film's origin and creative leadership.
Director Credit — Marco Leto directs the political drama.
Release Year — Film released in 1973.
Original Title — Italian title La villeggiatura.
Lead Protagonists — Central figures driving the political narrative.
Franco Rossini — Lead protagonist portrayed by Adalberto Maria Merli.
Commissioner Rizzuto — Co-protagonist portrayed by Adolfo Celi.
Protagonist Dynamic — Shared institutional focus within the drama.
Supporting Cast — Key secondary characters expanding the narrative scope.
Scagnetti — Supporting figure portrayed by John Steiner.
Daria Rossini — Supporting character portrayed by Milena Vukotic.
Supporting Network — Interconnected roles within the political setting.
Ensemble Roster — Additional cast members filling institutional roles.
Massanesi — Character portrayed by Luigi Uzzo.
Priest & Inventor — Specialized roles portrayed by Barra and Anselmo.
Prisoners — Minor roles portrayed by De Correllis and Riviè.
Genre & Theme — Narrative classification and thematic focus.
Political Drama — Primary genre classification.
Institutional Setting — Backdrop for character interactions.
Social Dynamics — Underlying themes of power and affiliation.
External References — Database and archival documentation.
IMDb Entry — Official film database listing.
External Links — Additional reference resources.
Archive Status — Documented cinematic record.
Rossini, history teacher and son of another professor, for his liberal ideas refuses to sign the oath of allegiance to the the fascist regime that Mussolini imposed on the professors university. After a period of imprisonment he is so assigned to confinement on an island. Here the young intellectual finds himself in contact with the composite humanity that populated the places of confinement: militiamen, agents, common and political coercion, villagers. The figure of the director of the colony, the commissioner Rizzuto, stands out among all, who was a pupil of his father, and for whom he continues to have feelings of esteem and devotion.
