Franco Zeffirelli: Rebel Conformist (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Franco Zeffirelli: Rebel Conformist is a documentary film directed by Selma Dell'Olio, running about 123 minutes.

What it’s about. The documentary relates the decisive moments, the turning points and the rollercoaster ride of a brilliant, eventful international career and the extraordinary life of a great Italian artist. From his origins as an illegitimate child with no name to the attainment of great international fame as a film director, art director, painter and stager of theatrical and operatic productions. Through original and archive interviews with some of the most acclaimed stars who have known, admired and loved him and with his closest relatives, friends and collaborators, this gripping account paints a picture of the person and the artist—and not just “the master”—Franco Zeffirelli in all his many and even conflicting facets.

Who’s in it. Franco Zeffirelli: Rebel Conformist stars Franco Zeffirelli as Self, Giancarlo Antognoni as Self, Adriana Asti as Self and Urbano Barberini as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Franco Zeffirelli: Rebel Conformist page.

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