A Sentimental Attempt

1963 1h 32m IT

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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Carla and Dino, both in a matrimonail crisis, fall in love. But life will not help this love story.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Françoise Prévost
Carla
Jean-Marc Bory
Dino
Letícia Román
Luciana
Giulio Bosetti
Renato
Barbara Steele
Silvia
Gabriele Ferzetti
Giulio
Maria Pia Luzi
Irene
Marino Masé
Piero

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Massimo Franciosa
Writers: Pasquale Festa Campanile, Elio Bartolini, Massimo Franciosa
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Massimo Franciosa, shot by Ennio Guarnieri. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Françoise Prévost and Jean-Marc Bory and Letícia Román carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0057566 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Massimo Franciosa directs. Ennio Guarnieri behind the camera. Piero Piccioni scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

163 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Massimo Franciosa, shot by Ennio Guarnieri. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Françoise Prévost and Jean-Marc Bory and Letícia Román carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0057566 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.