Marriage Italian-Style
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Marriage Italian-Style is a 1964 film which tells the story of a successful businessman who kept a woman as his mistress
for several years and now plans to marry another woman until his mistress pretends to be on her deathbed to induce him to marry her before she dies. It stars Sophia Loren
, Marcello Mastroianni
and Vito Moricone.
One of the movie's most memorable moments is when the Mastroianni character is speaking on the phone with his new flame, shortly after having married the "moribund" Filumena. As he reassures his fiancee that death is near, a wild-eyed and vengeful Filumena emerges from the shadows behind him and exclaims in Neapolitan that she is in fact alive and well, the Madonna having taken pity on her.
The movie was adapted by Leonardo Benvenuti
, Renato Castellani
, Piero De Bernardi and Tonino Guerra
from the play Filumena Marturano
by Eduardo De Filippo
. It was directed by Vittorio De Sica
.
It was nominated for Academy Awards
for Best Foreign Language Film
in 1966, and for Best Actress in a Leading Role
in 1965.
Filomena Marturano
had already been adapted as a film in 1950 in Argentina
.
Mistress (lover)
A mistress is a long-term female lover and companion who is not married to her partner; the term is used especially when her partner is married. The relationship generally is stable and at least semi-permanent; however, the couple does not live together openly. Also the relationship is usually,...
for several years and now plans to marry another woman until his mistress pretends to be on her deathbed to induce him to marry her before she dies. It stars Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren, OMRI is an Italian actress.In 1962, Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Two Women, along with 21 awards, becoming the first actress to win an Academy Award for a non-English-speaking performance...
, Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni, Knight Grand Cross was an Italian film actor. His honours included British Film Academy Awards, Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival and two Golden Globe Awards.- Personal life :...
and Vito Moricone.
One of the movie's most memorable moments is when the Mastroianni character is speaking on the phone with his new flame, shortly after having married the "moribund" Filumena. As he reassures his fiancee that death is near, a wild-eyed and vengeful Filumena emerges from the shadows behind him and exclaims in Neapolitan that she is in fact alive and well, the Madonna having taken pity on her.
The movie was adapted by Leonardo Benvenuti
Leonardo Benvenuti
Leonardo Benvenuti was an Italian screenwriter. He wrote for 135 films between 1948 and 2000.He was born in Florence, Italy and died in Rome, Italy.-Selected filmography:* Once Upon a Time in America...
, Renato Castellani
Renato Castellani
Renato Castellani was an Italian film director and screenwriter.- Filmography :*The Iron Crown *Un colpo di pistola *Zazà...
, Piero De Bernardi and Tonino Guerra
Tonino Guerra
Tonino Guerra is an Italian poet, writer and screenwriter who has collaborated with some of the most prominent film directors of the world.-Biography:Guerra was born in Santarcangelo di Romagna....
from the play Filumena Marturano
Filumena Marturano
Filumena Marturano is a play written in 1946 by Italian playwright and philosopher Eduardo De Filippo.-Plot:The curtain opens on Domenico Soriano, 50, a wealthy Neapolitan shop-keeper who is raging against Filumena, 48, a former prostitute...
by Eduardo De Filippo
Eduardo De Filippo
Eduardo De Filippo was an Italian actor, playwright, screenwriter, author and poet, best known for his Neapolitan works Filumena Marturano and Napoli Milionaria.-Biography:...
. It was directed by Vittorio De Sica
Vittorio de Sica
Vittorio De Sica was an Italian director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement....
.
It was nominated for Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
for Best Foreign Language Film
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is one of the Academy Awards of Merit, popularly known as the Oscars, handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
in 1966, and for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Academy Award for Best Actress
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is one of the Academy Awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry...
in 1965.
Filomena Marturano
Filomena Marturano
Filomena Marturano is a 1950 Spanish language Argentine musical film. It is based on the theatrical piece Filumena Marturano by the Neapolitan actor and author Eduardo De Filippo, which had been previously performed in Argentina with great success by the company of Tita Merello. It was adapted by...
had already been adapted as a film in 1950 in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Cast
- Sophia LorenSophia LorenSophia Loren, OMRI is an Italian actress.In 1962, Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Two Women, along with 21 awards, becoming the first actress to win an Academy Award for a non-English-speaking performance...
- Filumena Marturano - Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniMarcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni, Knight Grand Cross was an Italian film actor. His honours included British Film Academy Awards, Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival and two Golden Globe Awards.- Personal life :...
- Domenico Soriano - Aldo Puglisi - Alfredo
- Tecla ScaranoTecla ScaranoTecla Scarano was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 34 films between 1937 and 1966.She was born and died in Naples, Italy.-Selected filmography:* Shoot Loud, Louder.....
- Rosalia - Marilù ToloMarilù ToloMarilù Tolo is an Italian film actress. She appeared in 64 films between 1960 and 1985. She was also a fashion model and a close friend of Italian stylist Valentino...
- Diana (as Marilu' Tolo) - Gianni Ridolfi - Umberto
- Generoso Cortini - Michele
- Vito Moricone - Riccardo
- Rita Piccione - Teresina, seamstress
- Lino Mattera
- Alfio Vita - Una pasticcere
- Alberto Castaldi - (as Alberto Gastaldi)
- Anna Santoro
- Enza Maggi - Lucia, maid
- Mara Marilli
See also
- Filumena MarturanoFilumena MarturanoFilumena Marturano is a play written in 1946 by Italian playwright and philosopher Eduardo De Filippo.-Plot:The curtain opens on Domenico Soriano, 50, a wealthy Neapolitan shop-keeper who is raging against Filumena, 48, a former prostitute...
- List of submissions to the 38th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Italian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film