Dear Parents

1973 1h 34m IT

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 3

Drama

Synopsis

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An Italian woman who has not heard from her daughter for a while travels to London, where the daughter is living, and is shocked to be confronted with the young woman's world. During the brief days they spend together, the women come to acknowledge the insurmountable differences that exist between them despite the love they share.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Florinda Bolkan
Giulia Bonanni
Catherine Spaak
Madeleine
Maria Schneider
Antonia
Tom Baker
Karl
Malcolm Stoddard
Jean Anderson
Susan Macready
Colin McColl

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Enrico Maria Salerno
Writers: Enrico Maria Salerno, Bruno Di Geronimo, Marco Leto
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Enrico Maria Salerno, shot by Dario Di Palma. 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 Riz Ortolani. 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 Mario Morra 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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Florinda Bolkan and Catherine Spaak and Maria Schneider carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068338 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Enrico Maria Salerno directs. Dario Di Palma behind the camera. Riz Ortolani scores. Mario Morra cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Enrico Maria Salerno, shot by Dario Di Palma. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Riz Ortolani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mario Morra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Florinda Bolkan and Catherine Spaak and Maria Schneider carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0068338 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.