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RUNTIME
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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
MoodPlayr · trivia#01
La maestrina
1942 1h 23m IT
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9.0
MASTERPIECE
★9.0TMDB · 1
Drama
Synopsis
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In a small mountain town, a new teacher arrives, Maria Bini, who, with her extreme confidentiality, arouses people's curiosity and gossip. The young mayor of the village feels attracted to the girl and begins to court her.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Maria Denis
Maria Bini, la maestrina
Nino Besozzi
Il sindaco
Elvira Betrone
La direttrice
Enrico Glori
Giacomo Macchia
Clara Auteri Pepe
maestra
Angela Lavagna
maestra
Amelia Beretta
maestra
Virgilio Riento
Pallone, il bidello
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Giorgio Bianchi
- Writers
- Dario Niccodemi, Augusto Mazzetti, Giorgio Bianchi
- Languages
- Italian
- Countries
- Italy
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Fun facts 🍿
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ERA
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84 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
MoodPlayr · trivia#02
3 / 5
CAST
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Maria Denis and Nino Besozzi and Elvira Betrone carry the top of the cast.
MoodPlayr · trivia#03
4 / 5
WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0035012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
MoodPlayr · trivia#04
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WILD
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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
MoodPlayr · trivia#05
Cinephile deep dive
The take
Giorgio Bianchi directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 284 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
- 3Maria Denis and Nino Besozzi and Elvira Betrone carry the top of the cast.
- 4IMDB entry: tt0035012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Runtime
- 83 min · 1h 23m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- IT
Also by
Giorgio Bianchi
Production companies
Who made it
- NE
Nembo Film
IT
Key crew
- ScreenstoryDario Niccodemi
- Art DirectionLiub Kristoff
- Art DirectionOttavio Scotti
- ProducerVincenzo Genesi
- ProducerAttilio Fattori
- MusicAlessandro Cicognini
- Music DirectorPietro Sassoli
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical1942-10-08
