Cast
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Giancarlo Giannini
as Domenico ('Signora sono le 8') / Cesaretto ('Due cuori e una baracca') / Enrico ('Non è mai troppo tardi') / Lello ('Viaggio di nozze') / Giansiro ('Torna piccina mia') / The Donor ('Lavoratore italiano all'estero') / Michele Maccò ('La vendetta') / Saturnino ('Un amore difficile') / Dottor Bianchi ('L'ospite')
Laura Antonelli
as Madame Juliette ('Signora sono le 8') / Celestina ('Due cuori e una baracca') / Enrico's Wife ('Non è mai troppo tardi') / Grazia ('Viaggio di nozze') / Tamara ('Torna piccina mia') / The Nun ('Lavoratore italiano all'estero') / Donna Mimma Maccò ('La vendetta') / Tiziana ('L'ospite')
Alberto Lionello
as Gilda / Cosimo ("Un amore difficile")
Duilio Del Prete
as Vittorio / ('L'ospite')
Paola Borboni
as Esperia / ('Non è mai troppo tardi')
Carla Mancini
as Rosario / Maid - ('L'ospite')
Lino Puglisi
as Don Alvaro Macaluso / ('La vendetta')
Cinzia Romanazzi
as Grazia's Friend / ('Viaggio di nozze')
Franca Scagnetti
as Grazia's Mother / ('Viaggio di nozze')
Pippo Starnazza
as Peppino / Gardener - ('Un amore difficile')
Patrizia Mauro
as
Lorenzo Piani
as
Crew
Director
- Dino Risi
Producer
- Pio Angeletti
- Adriano De Micheli
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
How Funny Can Sex Be? represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on interpersonal relationships and emotional connections. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Dino Risi brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1973, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of How Funny Can Sex Be? took approximately 21 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 148 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1332 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 285 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1973, when this film was released:
- The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While How Funny Can Sex Be? shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Le Divorce, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, How Funny Can Sex Be? offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like EuroTrip and Dallas Doll explore similar territory, How Funny Can Sex Be? stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: December 19, 1973
- Runtime: 1h 37m
