SummarySilvio (Alberto Sordi), a leftist resistance fighter turned journalist, tries to cling to his political convictions while it becomes increasingly difficult to provide for his family. His wife, Elena (Lea Massari), supports his idealism less and less and reproaches him for not wanting to take advantage of the Italian post-war economic miracle. Whe... Read More
Directed By:Dino Risi
Written By:Rodolfo Sonego
Una Vita Difficile
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Mar 23, 2023
90
Cinema doesn’t suffer for shoutouts to the great Italian stylists of the grotesque and/or bleak, but we could also use more descendants of Risi’s sturdy faith in the alchemy of well-timed long shots, middle shots and close-ups in real-world settings to reveal simple, lasting, bittersweet truths about people.
Feb 3, 2023
90
It also stands by itself as an exuberant bad time, a pity party that has no business being so much fun.
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Production Company:
- Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
Release Date:Feb 3, 2023
Duration:1 h 58 m
Awards
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 3 Nominations
David di Donatello Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
