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La trovatella di Milano

1955 1h 24m IT
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Synopsis
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Love story set in Milan during the Five Days of 1848.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Giorgio Capitani
Writers
Giuseppe Mangione, Gigliola Falluto
Languages
Italian
Countries
Italy

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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71 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giorgio Capitani, shot by Alfieri Canavero. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Antonio Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Loris Bellero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Massimo Serato and Franca Marzi and Luisella Boni carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0049884 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Giorgio Capitani directs. Alfieri Canavero behind the camera. Antonio Fusco scores. Loris Bellero cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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  • 184 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 271 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Directed by Giorgio Capitani, shot by Alfieri Canavero. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Antonio Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Loris Bellero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Massimo Serato and Franca Marzi and Luisella Boni carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0049884 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Alfieri Canavero
Original score
Antonio Fusco
Editing
Loris Bellero
Production design
Giorgio Rossi
Costume design
Lucia Belfadel
Makeup / hair
Sandra Restaldi
Runtime
84 min Β· 1h 24m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

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Giorgio Capitani

Production companies

Who made it

  • FI

    Filmex

    IT

Key crew

  • Costume DesignLucia Belfadel
  • SoundGiuseppe Canavero
  • HairstylistSandra Restaldi
  • Production SecretaryArrigo Peri
  • Assistant CameraAntonio Gasperini
  • Production ManagerVieri Bigazzi
  • First Assistant DirectorVincenzo Gamna
  • ProducerGiorgio Capitani
  • Makeup ArtistGiulio Fianco
  • NovelCarolina Invernizio
  • Camera OperatorAntonio Mina
  • AdaptationLeonardo Benvenuti
  • First Assistant DirectorGiacomo Gasparolo
  • Co-DirectorCarlo Serrutini
  • Production DesignGiorgio Rossi
  • EditorLoris Bellero
  • AdaptationPiero De Bernardi
  • Unit ManagerFelice Minotti

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1955-06-04

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