at the same lake. The path that leads to the lake presents a sign with the photos of these films, testifying the place as a film set. The beach scene was shot in Cala di Forno - Municipality of Magliano in Tuscany - in the heart of the Maremma Natural Park. Distribution Three different versions were distributed of the film, one of which diverges for the ending: this version, never distributed for the home video market in any format, was the result of a different assembly for the broadcast on television (aired on the Rai networks , Fininvest as well as on various cable TV broadcasters). The film was broadcast, in the first TV view, Monday 8 December 1986, at 20.30, on Canale 5. In 2006 a DVD edition was released with a new extensive version of the film, longer of 18 minutes to present a greater development of the Astriaha character. In March 2015 the film returned to Italian cinemas thanks to the Lucky Red, which distributed a restored version of the comedy. Cast Roberto Benigni as Saverio Massimo Troisi as Mario Iris Peynado as Astriaha Amanda Sandrelli as Pia Paolo Bonacelli as Leonardo da Vinci Carlo Monni: Vitellozzo Reception The film was the highest-grossing film in Italy for the year with a gross of $2.89 million (5.78 billion lire) from 12 key cities. See also List of time travel science fiction films Leonardo da Vinci in fiction References External links 1984 films Films about time travel Films directed by Roberto Benigni Films directed by Massimo Troisi 1980s science fiction comedy films Italian science fiction comedy films Films scored by Pino Donaggio Cultural depictions of Leonardo da Vinci Films set in the 15th century Films set in the 16th century 1984 comedy films 1980s Italian-language films 1980s Italian films