Italy / Canada,
1977, 105 min
(Alternative: 103 min)
Directed by:
Ettore ScolaCinematography:
Pasqualino De SantisComposer:
Armando TrovajoliCast:
Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, Françoise Berd, Alessandra Mussolini, Adolf Hitler (a.f.), King Victor Emmanuel III (a.f.) (more)Plots(1)
On this special day in 1938, all of fascist Rome has been mustered to a parade for Hitler visiting Mussolini. Loren’s working-class housewife, Antonietta, left alone to her chores, meets the only other person left in their block, Gabriele (Mastroianni), a persecuted homosexual radio announcer. The two, who are poles apart, forge an unexpectedly close friendship that will change their perceptions of love, politics and life itself… (Cult Films)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1978 - Marcello Mastroianni (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1978 - Ettore Scola (Best Foreign Language Film)
César Awards
- 1978 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 1978 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
- 1978 - Marcello Mastroianni (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1977 - Ettore Scola (Golden Palm - Official Competition)