The Flavor of Corn
1989 · 93 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 500 VOTES · DIR. Gianni Da Campo
Overview
Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.
Dialogue Timeline — 762 lines
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00:00:54 The Taste of Wheat
00:05:40 No, I did not know of this recommendation.
00:07:36 You attended the same school?
00:09:28 So come on. They are waiting for you.
00:12:29 My grandfather is very fond of you.
00:17:26 The private classes that I give are absolutely free.
00:21:52 Are you uncomfortable with anything? Is something wrong?
00:25:06 - Excuse me, lady. - Of course.
00:27:13 Thank you.
00:29:11 But I am as good as any other father.
00:34:27 I asked you a question.
00:37:55 Do not you see, by the way?
00:40:27 - The ignition is there, remember. - The ignition.
00:44:24 Yes it does.
00:48:29 Thank you.
00:50:16 She is a woman, teacher ...
00:57:45 Grandpa was taken to hospital.
00:59:47 Yes, grandpa.
01:01:31 - Red wine or white? - To me, white.
01:07:22 Ready? Come on.
01:10:32 And paid for it. Even for a glass of water.
01:15:15 I can not give private lessons for students of the school.
01:18:34 We are getting married next month.
01:22:16 we're dead to them.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed762
Dialogue density8.2 lines / min
First line00:00:54
Final line01:22:16
Production Record
DirectorGianni Da Campo
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes500