Cast
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Sophia Loren
as Antonietta Fallari
Charles Boyer
as Count Gregorio Sennetti
Marcello Mastroianni
as Corrado Betti
Elisa Cegani
as Elena Sennetti
Titina De Filippo
as Antonietta's mother
Nino Besozzi
as Paolo Magnano
Margherita Bagni
as Mirella Fontanisi
Anna Carena
as Brazilian billionaire
Piero Carnabuci
as President of the film house
Memmo Carotenuto
as Gustavo Ippoliti
Nino Dal Fabbro
as Journalist of Le Ore
Giustino Durano
as Federico Frotta
Salvo Libassi
as Sor Arduino
Guido Riccioli
as Genoese gentleman
Mauro Sacripanti
as Assistant photographer (as Mauro Sacripante)
Crew
Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
Producer
- Gianni Hecht Lucari
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
What a Woman! represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Alessandro Blasetti 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 1956, 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 What a Woman! took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 154 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 224 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1956, when this film was released:
- Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
- The Cold War was intensifying, influencing global politics and culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: February 3, 1956
- Runtime: 1h 40m