Alfredo Berlinghieri (played by Robert De Niro) is a protagonist in 1900.
Wealthy landowner's son who befriends peasant Olmo despite class differences. Becomes the estate owner after his father's death, struggles with leadership under fascism, and faces a workers' tribunal after WWII. Ultimately spared by Olmo, symbolizing a shift away from feudal power. Olmo Dalcò (played by Gérard Depardieu) is a protagonist in 1900.
Illegitimate peasant raised by socialist grandfather Leo. Becomes a labor leader, fighting for workers' rights and clashing with fascist overseer Attila. Saves Alfredo from execution by symbolically abolishing the feudal system, then urges peasants to lay down arms. Central figure and co-protagonist. Attila Mellanchini (played by Donald Sutherland) appears in 1900.
Cruel fascist foreman hired to manage the estate. His psychopathic brutality towards peasants escalates class tensions. He is eventually fired, captured by peasants, confesses to murders in a pigsty, and is executed.
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Characters
Alfredo Berlinghieri
(played by Robert De Niro) — protagonist
Wealthy landowner's son who befriends peasant Olmo despite class differences. Becomes the estate owner after his father's death, struggles with leadership under fascism, and faces a workers' tribunal...
Olmo Dalcò
(played by Gérard Depardieu) — protagonist
Illegitimate peasant raised by socialist grandfather Leo. Becomes a labor leader, fighting for workers' rights and clashing with fascist overseer Attila. Saves Alfredo from execution by symbolically a...
Attila Mellanchini
(played by Donald Sutherland) — supporting
Cruel fascist foreman hired to manage the estate. His psychopathic brutality towards peasants escalates class tensions. He is eventually fired, captured by peasants, confesses to murders in a pigsty,...
Key Relationships
Olmo Dalcò → Attila Mellanchini
(Conflict Class Enemies)
Alfredo Berlinghieri → Attila Mellanchini
(Professional Employer)
