In the aftermath of major changes such as divorce and abortion laws, Luigi Comencini conducts his survey of old and young people, from the south and north, rich and poor, to tell love in its most common and most paradoxical facets according to the Italians. Thirty-two intense interviews in five episodes broadcast from November 18, 1978 on the first channel.
Enrico Bottini, an engineering student, prepares to serve as an officer when Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary. At the train station, he meets Garrone, an old friend from elementary school, and begins to reminisce on the values instilled to him by both school and his father.
Three sexy and comic episodes.
Three episodes of casual erotic character: a porn scriptwriter and his secretary, a man locked up among homosexuals, and a shy man who decides to hire a prostitute over the phone.
The Sunday Woman (1975) is a comedy crime mystery set in Turin, Italy in the 1970s. It follows an upper-class architect who becomes involved in a police investigation after his wife is accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of adultery, prostitution, and hidden desires. With a mix of wit, suspense, and phallic imagery, the film explores the dark underbelly of society and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.
Frisky is a comedy about a village theatrical troupe that faces numerous obstacles, including an earthquake and a carabiniere father, in their pursuit of love and happiness.
This semi-amusing sex (romance) comedy has four separate stories: "The Telephone Call", written by Rodolfo Sonego, directed by Dino Risi. "A Treatise on Eugenics", written by Tullio Pinelli from a story by Luciano Salce and Steno, directed by Luigi Comencini. "The Soup", written by Rodolfo Sonego and Luigi Magni, directed by Franco Rossi. "Monsignor Cupid", written by Leo Benvenuti and Piero de Bernardi from a story by Boccaccio, directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Don Camillo, the fiery Italian priest, travels to Moscow where he gets involved in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and antics. From drinking contests to fishing contests, Don Camillo creates confusion and chaos among the Russians. With themes of communism and religion, this comedy is a must-watch.
In the 15th century, in a poor Italian village, the monks of a modest convent take up an abandoned baby. Unfortunately, for all their efforts, they prove unable to trace his parents. So they set up providing tender loving care to the little boy. Marcellino lives a happy life among the men of God but, as he grows up, he misses his mother more and more.
A group of people gather at a villa to play the Scopone card game, but their plans are interrupted by unexpected guests and deceitful actions. The game becomes a metaphor for their relationships and the choices they make.
Heidi, a young orphan girl living with her aunt in Frankfurt, is forced to move to the Swiss Alps to live with her ornery grandfather. At first, he resents her presence, but, after a short while, Heidi manages to pierce his gruff exterior, and the two become close. She also befriends a young shepherd named Peter. After three years, Heidi's aunt arrives and demands Heidi's return to Frankfurt.
Misunderstood is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy who is constantly misunderstood by his family and society. He deals with grief, the loss of his mother, and tries to navigate through life while facing various challenges such as underage drinking and accidental death. Set in 1960s Italy, the film explores themes of childhood, family relationships, and growing up.
Through the childhood and adolescence of Signor Giacomo Casanova (from his memoirs), this is a description of how people lived in 18th-century Venice: their customs, habits, medicine, religion, and--most of all--the omnipresence of hypocrisy.
Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen is a 1976 Italian comedy film that presents an episodic structure with different stories and characters. The film follows a television personality, journalists, ministers, and television anchors as they navigate various situations, including an English lesson, a film within a film, a kidnapping, and a TV interview. It is a lighthearted and entertaining portrayal of different aspects of life.
Till Marriage Do Us Part is a comedy set in 1880s Italy, where a priest finds himself being tempted by a scantily clad woman. As he tries to maintain his vow of abstinence, he gets involved in a film-within-a-film that explores sexual desires and awakening. The story takes a farcical turn with elements of class difference, incest, and sexual perversions.
In a small village in Southern Italy, a shy man falls in love with a maid and is determined to win her heart. Set against the backdrop of poverty and misery, he faces obstacles and challenges but never loses sight of his dreams. With the help of a village priest, the young man declares his love and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance.
Sandra searches her missing sister. For this, she enters the morally degraded seaside of Genoa.
In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no longer pay the rent on their longtime apartment. Absence, in this case, refreshes their memory of the love they have shared, and they take to meeting one another furtively in hotel rooms for sex and affection. One summer, as each of their daughters families takes them on separate vacations, they have had enough, and elope, finding contentment as lighthouse keepers off the coast of Sicily.
In a rural Italian village during World War Two, a mysterious man arrives and disrupts the life of a farmer's daughter. The story is narrated by the protagonist and told in flashback, with themes of love, struggle, and the effects of war.
Everybody Go Home! is a comedy-drama film that takes place in Italy during the 1943 Italian Civil War. It follows the story of an Italian soldier who tries to go back home after the armistice between Italy and the Allies, but faces various comedic obstacles along the way.