L'Italien des Roses 1973

This thoughtful French film tells of the events leading to a young man's attempt at suicide. As Raymond (Richard Bohringer) sits on a ledge of his apartment building, and people try to talk him back inside, he remembers the events of his day and his life before this moment. Things seemed to be going along well enough until something triggered his revulsion at the pettiness and falseness that is the everyday currency of life.

Cast:

Richard Bohringer
Raymond Menardi, the Italian 

Isabelle Mercanton
Lola, the fiancé 

Chantal Darget
Paule 

Pierre Santini
Raoul, the friend of the bride and groom 

Cécile Vassort
The bride 

Marie-Claude Breton
Claire 

• The Italian of the Roses