Esercizi di stile

1996 1h 20m IT

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The end of a love story, told in fourteen different styles: from comedy to western, from noir to thriller, silent movie and so on.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elena Sofia Ricci
Various characters
Massimo Wertmüller
Various characters
Franco Diogene
Various characters
Gloria Paul
Various characters
Elio Crifò
Sal Borgese
Massimo De Lorenzo
Gianni Minghini

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sergio Citti
Writers: Volfango De Biasi, Faliero Rosati, Francesco Laudadio
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergio Citti, shot by Roberto Forza. 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 Gianni Dell'Orso. 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 Ugo De Rossi 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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Elena Sofia Ricci and Massimo Wertmüller and Franco Diogene carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0116229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

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

Sergio Citti directs. Roberto Forza behind the camera. Gianni Dell'Orso scores. Ugo De Rossi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Sergio Citti, shot by Roberto Forza. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Gianni Dell'Orso. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ugo De Rossi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Elena Sofia Ricci and Massimo Wertmüller and Franco Diogene carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0116229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.