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Brother Sun, Sister Moon, lush with innocence and simplicity of St. Francis of Assisi
Zeffirelli envisions youth of St. Francis of Assisi shines with masterful cinematic richness, of the luscious landscapes of Umbria and Tusca
"A furious farce, one of the best films of this season," NYTimes, 1974
"A furious farce..."NYTimes; "Rollicking fun!"; "Mimi is not to be missed" ... 1974 Reviews of "The Seduction of Mimi"
Film Critics were "Swept Away" by Lina Wertmüller's 1974 film
“It’s hard to communicate just what a splashy, dominating place the Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller occupied during the 1970s."
Which film won Mariangela Melato a Best Actress Award?
Renowned Italian actress, Mariangela Melato, can be seen in many CinemaItalia films this season and one won her a Best Actress Award !
BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON, directed by Franco Zeffirelli
This movie tells the story of Saint Francis of Assisi and his spiritual conversion. Francesco is a cheerful and carefree young man. When war
Wertmüller was the first female director ever nominated for an Academy Award
Did you know: The first female director ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director was Italian...
Swept Away (Travolti da un Insolito Destino nell'Azzuro Mare d'Agosto), Director Lina Wertmüller
Class warfare hits the high seas in this hilarious comedy about Gennarino, a long- suffering crew member who works on...
DANTE, Director Pupi Avati
The story of Dante Alighieri through the eyes of Giovanni Boccaccio, his most fervent admirer, in 1350...
The Seduction of Mimì (Mimì Metallurgico, Ferito nell'Onore) Director Lina Wertmüller
Mimi is a Sicilian dockworker who inadvertently becomes embroiled in an increasingly complicated array of personal...
The Cat (Il Gatto), Director Luigi Comencini
The owners of a decrepit rental building, whose value lies mainly in the land it sits on, bachelor Amedeo and his unmarried sister Ofelia...
Love and Anarchy (D'Amore e D'Anarchia) by director Lina Wertmüller
When his anarchist friend is killed trying to assassinate Mussolini, Tunin decides it's up to him to finish the job. While visiting a...
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