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Tag Archives: Italy
Lettere di una novizia / La novice (1960) Alberto Lattuada

A young novice is about to take her vows upon entering a convent when her recent past comes back to haunt her. Read More »
Venere imperiale (1962) Jean Delannoy, Gina Lollobrigida

This loose biopic relates the adult life of Paolina (Paulette), the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. Read More »
A Fine Pair (1969) Francesco Maselli, Rock Hudson

Married NYPD Captain Mike Harmon receives a visit from Esmeralda Marini, who he has not seen in twelve years since she was a child. Read More »
Mid-August Lunch / Pranzo di ferragosto (2008)

Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. Read More »
Penombra (1987) Bruno Gaburro, Paola Senatore, Maurice Poli

Maria is a rich woman married to Osvaldo, a noble landowner. Read More »
La romana / Woman of Rome (1954) Luigi Zampa

During the fascist era, Adriana a beautiful young model, becomes a prostitute after a love affair gone wrong. Read More »
Giovani mariti / Young Husbands (1958) Mauro Bolognini

The husbands in question rather casually enter into marriage, never intending true fidelity to their spouses. Read More »
City Birds / Pájaros de ciudad (1981) José Maria Sanchez

After committing a murder, an ordinary man escapes from the police with the help of his ex-wife. Read More »
La signora di tutti / Everybody’s Woman (1934) Max Ophüls

Gaby is expelled from school after a married teacher commits suicide after telling her he can’t live without her. Read More »