1986 · 130 min · R
The Name of the Rose
Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · Drama, Thriller, Mystery
The Name of the Rose (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud set in Italy during the Middle Ages. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.
A murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption and faith / religion play out through frame narrative.
Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Tonino Delli Colli
Cast
Sean ConneryChristian SlaterHelmut QualtingerElya BaskinMichael LonsdaleVolker PrechtelFeodor Chaliapin Jr.William Hickey
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Structure
Tone
BleakTense
Shape
Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction
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