La bella addormentata
Artefact Type:
film
Description:
One of the most notable example of Italian 'calligrafismo', this stylistically refined drama film shows the misadventures of a young Sicilian girl ('la bella addormentata', because she is naive). Carmela starts working as a maid at a notary's house, who seduces her; she flees, but becomes involved in prostitution, until a young miner saves her. The film provides a skilful portrayal of the Sicilian social environment.
Duration (mins):
90
Genre(s):
Drama film
Production Company:
CINES
Notes:
The story is adapted from Rosso di San Secondo's play with the same name.
Director(s):
Luigi Chiarini
Assistant Director(s):
Giovanni Passante Spaccapietra
Producer(s):
Carlo Civallero
Composer(s):
Achille Longo
Screenwriter(s):
Luigi Chiarini
Umberto Barbaro
Vitaliano Brancati
Senic Designer(s):
Guido Fiorini
Actor(s):
Amedeo Carlo Buffa (known as 'Amedeo Nazzari')
Osvaldo Valenti
Luigia Manfrini Farne' (known as 'Luisa Ferida')
Teresa Franchini
Giuseppina Piovani (known as 'Pina Piovani')
Release Date :
06 Sep, 1942
