Cast
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Carla Del Poggio
as Renata
Paola Veneroni
as Iris
Nella Paoli
as Paola
Anna Mari
as Gisella
Claudio Gora
as Marco Lancia
Roberto Villa
as Giorgio
Giovanna Galletti
as Insegnante di Ginnastica
Jone Morino
as Pia, madre di Iris
Checco Durante
as Padre di Iris
Bella Starace Sainati
as Nonna di Iris
Antonio Battistella
as
Anna Carena
as
Maria Jacobini
as
Gilda Marchiò
as
Armando Migliari
as
Crew
Director
- Luigi Zampa
Producer
- Carlo Ponti
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Signorinette 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 Luigi Zampa 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 1942, 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 Signorinette took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 86 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 110 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 12 months to complete.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1942, when this film was released:
- The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
- Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
- 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 19, 1942
- Runtime: 1h 26m