Girl with a Suitcase

1961 2h 1m IT

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 115

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Lorenzo, who's 16 and born to a wealthy family in Parma, tries to make things right toward a showgirl, Aida, whom his older brother has mistreated. In extending kindness and standing up for her, he comes of age. But, is there anything he can do that will alter Aida's situation or her prospects?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Claudia Cardinale
Aida Zepponi
Jacques Perrin
Lorenzo Fainardi
Luciana Angiolillo
Lorenzo's Aunt
Renato Baldini
Francia
Riccardo Garrone
Romolo
Corrado Pani
Marcello Fainardi
Gian Maria Volonté
Piero Benotti
Romolo Valli
Don Pietro Introna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Valerio Zurlini
Writers: Piero De Bernardi, Leonardo Benvenuti, Leonardo Benvenuti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Valerio Zurlini, shot by Tino Santoni. 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 Mario Nascimbene. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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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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CAST

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Claudia Cardinale and Jacques Perrin and Luciana Angiolillo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0054225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Valerio Zurlini directs. Tino Santoni behind the camera. Mario Nascimbene scores. Mario Serandrei cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
3Directed by Valerio Zurlini, shot by Tino Santoni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mario Nascimbene. 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.
6Claudia Cardinale and Jacques Perrin and Luciana Angiolillo carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0054225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.