Venice, the Moon and You

1958 1h 36m IT

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 42

Comedy

Synopsis

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Bepi, a gondolier with a girl in every port becomes entangled in too many romances. While Bepi is overly focused on a pair of gamine American tourists, fellow motor-boatman, Toni, threatens to steal away his childhood sweetheart.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Sordi
Bepi
Marisa Allasio
Nina
Nino Manfredi
Toni
Riccardo Garrone
Don Fulgenzio
Anna Campori
Elvira, la padrona della pensione“Amore”
Giuliano Gemma
Brando, giovane gondoliere nella sala da ballo
Ingeborg Schöner
Niki Dantine

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dino Risi
Writers: Dino Risi, Massimo Franciosa, Pasquale Festa Campanile
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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68 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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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Tonino Delli Colli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

ERA

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Alberto Sordi and Marisa Allasio and Nino Manfredi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0052352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dino Risi directs. Tonino Delli Colli behind the camera. Lelio Luttazzi scores. Mario Serandrei cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

168 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Tonino Delli Colli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lelio Luttazzi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mario Serandrei shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alberto Sordi and Marisa Allasio and Nino Manfredi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0052352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.