Let's Hope It's a Girl

1986 2h 0m IT

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 73

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Liv Ullmann
Elena
Catherine Deneuve
Claudia
Philippe Noiret
Leonardo
Giuliana De Sio
Franca
Stefania Sandrelli
Lolli
Bernard Blier
Uncle Gugo
Giuliano Gemma
Nardoni
Athina Cenci
Fosca

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mario Monicelli
Writers: Tullio Pinelli, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mario Monicelli, shot by Camillo Bazzoni. 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 Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 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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6 / 8

CAST

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Liv Ullmann and Catherine Deneuve and Philippe Noiret carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0090055 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 73 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mario Monicelli directs. Camillo Bazzoni behind the camera. Nicola Piovani scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Mario Monicelli, shot by Camillo Bazzoni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Liv Ullmann and Catherine Deneuve and Philippe Noiret carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0090055 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 73 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.