A Special Day (1977)
A special film about two special people.
Starring Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon
Directed by Ettore Scola
The film is set during the late 1930s: the occasion is the first meeting between Mussolini and Hitler. Left alone in her tenement home when her fascist husband runs off to attend the historic event, Antonietta strikes up a friendship with her homosexual neighbor Gabriele. As the day segues into night, Antonietta and Gabriele develop a very special relationship that will radically alter both of their outlooks on life.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 8.1
DVD
Languages: Italiano
Countries: Canada,Italy
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: rome, italy,fascism,housewife,benito mussolini,male homosexuality,neighbor,1930s
Cast
Antonietta
Gabriele
Emanuele
La concierge
Romana
Arnaldo
Fabio
Littorio
Umberto
la fille de l'officier