Cinema of yesteryear

1953 1h 34m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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While filming in the Roman countryside, some of the workers damage the garden of Caterina. Going to ask for compensation, she meets the director Marcello, who propose her to star working in movies.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Walter Chiari
Marcello Serventi
Lea Padovani
Caterina
Luigi Pavese
il produttore
Jean Richard
Pasquale
Peter Trent
Il conte
Maurice Teynac
Za l'Amour
Gianni Cavalieri
Mirella Gagliardi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steno
Writers: Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Steno
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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73 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steno, shot by Marco Scarpelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Walter Chiari and Lea Padovani and Luigi Pavese carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0045629 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Steno directs. Marco Scarpelli behind the camera. Franco Mannino scores. Giuliana Attenni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

173 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Steno, shot by Marco Scarpelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Franco Mannino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Giuliana Attenni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Walter Chiari and Lea Padovani and Luigi Pavese carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0045629 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.