Psychogram of a playgirl: La dolce vita and the dark side
Italy in the 1960s: The economic miracle is booming, the film industry of the Roman Cinecitta beckons with its promises. What can a poor country girl like Adriana (outstanding: Stefania Sandrelli) do to counter this? Only her youth and beauty! In jumpy episodes, Adriana's life is told about her attempts to gain a foothold in the glamor world of the film. Of course, this doesn't work out as Adriana hoped. Especially if, like Adriana - inspired by the spirit of the times - you are overly trusting and open-hearted. People are what they are. A girl like Adriana is quickly taken advantage of, but of course she also plays a part in it. Or maybe not?
This remarkable film was directed by Antonio Pietrangeli in an Italian-German co-production. GOLDEN GLOBE winner (The Girl Rosemarie) and OSCAR candidate (The Glass Cell) Luggi Waldleitner co-produced through his Roxy Film. This means that German starlets like Joachim Fuchsberger (as a writer), Karin Dor (as a neighbor who advises an abortion) and Robert Hoffmann (as the handsome son of an industrialist) are also there. EUROPEAN FILM AWARD nominee Mario Adorf impresses as the lovable boxer Emilio, whom the all-too-deluded Adriana lets go too quickly. Because there are other men: Jean Claude Brialy (as an unscrupulous toyboy), Nino Manfredi (as an unscrupulous advertising hein), Enrico Maria Salerno (as a successful actor) and Ugo Tognazzi (as an unsuccessful actor). They are all part of Adriana's personal passion path in the illusory world of the glitter industry. But one thing remains constant: In the underground car park of Adriana's apartment block, the young Italo (great supporting role for the future "Django" and GOLDEN GLOBE nominee Franco Nero) always does his loyal service as a mechanic, covered in oil but incredibly sexy. The shy, gorgeous boy has had an admiring eye on the sophisticated Adriana for a long time. He can hardly believe his luck when the much desired beauty actually pleases him one evening in his workshop. The likeable Italo could be a new beginning for Adriana. Or have the temptations of the glittering world already captivated the beautiful Adriana too much? We will see...
A really good Italian classic that has been unfairly forgotten! The very young Stefania Sandrelli (*1946) gives a first-class performance. It is not surprising that this exceptional actress had a long career (Golden Lion (h.c.) 2005). Wonderful Italian hits from Mina and others add a lot to the atmosphere of the film. Absolute recommendation!!!
Italy in the 1960s: The economic miracle is booming, the film industry of the Roman Cinecitta beckons with its promises. What can a poor country girl like Adriana (outstanding: Stefania Sandrelli) do to counter this? Only her youth and beauty! In jumpy episodes, Adriana's life is told about her attempts to gain a foothold in the glamor world of the film. Of course, this doesn't work out as Adriana hoped. Especially if, like Adriana - inspired by the spirit of the times - you are overly trusting and open-hearted. People are what they are. A girl like Adriana is quickly taken advantage of, but of course she also plays a part in it. Or maybe not?
This remarkable film was directed by Antonio Pietrangeli in an Italian-German co-production. GOLDEN GLOBE winner (The Girl Rosemarie) and OSCAR candidate (The Glass Cell) Luggi Waldleitner co-produced through his Roxy Film. This means that German starlets like Joachim Fuchsberger (as a writer), Karin Dor (as a neighbor who advises an abortion) and Robert Hoffmann (as the handsome son of an industrialist) are also there. EUROPEAN FILM AWARD nominee Mario Adorf impresses as the lovable boxer Emilio, whom the all-too-deluded Adriana lets go too quickly. Because there are other men: Jean Claude Brialy (as an unscrupulous toyboy), Nino Manfredi (as an unscrupulous advertising hein), Enrico Maria Salerno (as a successful actor) and Ugo Tognazzi (as an unsuccessful actor). They are all part of Adriana's personal passion path in the illusory world of the glitter industry. But one thing remains constant: In the underground car park of Adriana's apartment block, the young Italo (great supporting role for the future "Django" and GOLDEN GLOBE nominee Franco Nero) always does his loyal service as a mechanic, covered in oil but incredibly sexy. The shy, gorgeous boy has had an admiring eye on the sophisticated Adriana for a long time. He can hardly believe his luck when the much desired beauty actually pleases him one evening in his workshop. The likeable Italo could be a new beginning for Adriana. Or have the temptations of the glittering world already captivated the beautiful Adriana too much? We will see...
A really good Italian classic that has been unfairly forgotten! The very young Stefania Sandrelli (*1946) gives a first-class performance. It is not surprising that this exceptional actress had a long career (Golden Lion (h.c.) 2005). Wonderful Italian hits from Mina and others add a lot to the atmosphere of the film. Absolute recommendation!!!