Voltati Eugenio

1980 1h 50m IT

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 11

Drama

Synopsis

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The film begins when Eugenio, a 14 year old child, is conduced from his grandparents home outside Rome, to Giancarlo (his father) in the city, by Giancarlo's friend (called "Moustache"). As Eugenio is bothering Moustache, he threatens Eugenio with leaving him in the middle of the country. He finally does it. When Giancarlo finds out, they return for Eugenio, but he is now lost. Meanwhile we're told the story of the child and his relation with the family, and why he feels unwanted.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Francesco Bonelli
Eugenio
Saverio Marconi
Giancarlo
Dalila Di Lazzaro
Fernanda
Carole André
Milena
Bernard Blier
Grandfather Eugenio
Alessandro Bruzzese
Guerrino
José Luis de Vilallonga
Tristano
Dina Sassoli
Grandmother Anna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luigi Comencini
Writers: Luigi Comencini, Massimo Patrizi
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Italian, Spanish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Carlo Carlini. 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 Fiorenzo Carpi. 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 Nino Baragli 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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Francesco Bonelli and Saverio Marconi and Dalila Di Lazzaro carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luigi Comencini directs. Carlo Carlini behind the camera. Fiorenzo Carpi scores. Nino Baragli cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Italian, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Carlo Carlini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Fiorenzo Carpi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Francesco Bonelli and Saverio Marconi and Dalila Di Lazzaro carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0080700 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.