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Divorce, Italian Style

Divorce, Italian Style

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"Divorce Italian Style" is a 1961 Italian comedy film directed by Pietro Germi. The movie stars Marcello Mastroianni as Ferdinando Cefalù, a Sicilian nobleman who is unhappily married to his cousin, Rosalia. Divorce was illegal in Italy at the time, so Ferdinando concocts a plan to make his wife cheat on him so he can catch her in the act and legally kill her.

As the story progresses, Ferdinando's plan becomes more complicated as he falls in love with his teenage cousin, Angela, played by Stefania Sandrelli. Ferdinando's attempts to win Angela's love while still married to Rosalia lead to a series of hilarious and absurd situations.

The film explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for Best Director and Best Actor for Marcello Mastroianni's performance. The movie is remembered as a classic example of Italian cinema and is often cited as one of the best comedies ever made.

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Anna Miko

Anna Miko enjoys writing more than reading books. But most of all she likes to write movie and series reviews. Being fond of classic cinema, she nevertheless is the author of many research works on contemporary visual arts. She also writes short essays on new movies and series helping others to navigate the world of modern cinema.

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