Summaries

A young impoverished aristocrat and struggling writer falls for the charms of an aspiring starlet, whose amoral nature and hungry curiosity drives her from one adventure to another.

As Marcello, a young impoverished aristocrat and struggling writer, puts a sudden end to his long and passionate affair with Fulvia, without losing time, he falls for Anna's charms, an aspiring starlet on the search for stardom. However, even though Anna claims that she honestly loves Marcello, her amoral nature combined with her shallow and hungry curiosity which drives her from one adventure to another, will inevitably fan Marcello's jealousy. Eventually, Anna's periodic infidelities will soon throw Marcello into the arms of another woman as a remedy to this insufferable situation, as the injured writer swears to leave her for good. But is Marcello willing, or better yet, capable of keeping his promise?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • writer
  • artist
  • aristocrat
  • charm
  • amoral
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jul 31, 1962
Countries of origin Italy France West Germany
Language Italian
Filming locations Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Production companies Cocinor Les Films Marceau Alfa Film

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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