Cast
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Eduardo De Filippo
as Donato Ventrella (segment: Il paraninfo)
Vittorio De Sica
as Arturo Cavazzuti - the lawyer (segment: Incidente a Villa Borghese)
Anna Maria Ferrero
as Anna Maria Del Balzo (segment: Pi-greco)
François Périer
as The Greek professor (segment: Pi-greco)
Gérard Philipe
as Carlo - Valeria's lover (segment: Gli amanti)
Micheline Presle
as Valeria Valenzano (segment: Gli amanti)
Eloisa Cianni
as Antonietta Torresi (segment: Concorso di bellezza)
Maurizio Arena
as Virginia's boyfriend (segment: Incidente a Villa Borghese)
Annamaria Bugliari
as Self (segment: Concorso di bellezza)
Antonio Cifariello
as The Sailor
Clara Crispo
as Virginia's mother (segment: Incidente a Villa Borghese)
Dino Curcio
as Benjamin - an accountant
Uta Franz
as The French babysitter (segment: Serve e soldati)
Aldo Giuffrè
as Attilio Scardaci - the vigilante (segment: Incidente a Villa Borghese)
Leda Gloria
as Mrs. Ventrella - Donato's wife (segment: Il paraninfo)
Crew
Director
- Gianni Franciolini
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, It Happened in the Park examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Gianni Franciolini 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1953, 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 It Happened in the Park took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 93 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 148 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1268 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 187 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1953, when this film was released:
- The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
- Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular 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: December 18, 1953
- Runtime: 1h 33m
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