Latin Lovers (1961)

A comprehensive look at the condition of women in Italy during the years of economic boom : (1) "I bambini" or how difficult can be for parents to reveal the mystery of birth to their young children. (2) "Le adolescenti" or how the first kiss can be pleasant for teenagers and a worry to their parents. (3) "Lo sfregio" or how violent a male ego can be after a woman's rejection. (4) "La prova d'amore" or how double standards work in view of a woman's loss of virginity. (5) "Ragazze madri" or how modern psychology can influence a pregnant woman to deal with her dilemma. (6) "Viaggio di nozze" or how hiding her sexual past to the bridegroom does not succeed past their nuptial night. (7) "Il successo" deals with ambitions and the price for success. (8) "Gli adulteri" or how a marriage can shift towards hypocrisy. (9) "Un matrimonio" or how a girl eager to marry discovers too late her husband's true nature. (19) "Le tarantate" or how an emigrant's wife shall overcome her sexual need through music and dancing. (11) "La separazione legale" or how divorce can be a way to settle peacefully a union that no longer works.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 50 min
GenresComedy Drama Romance
FilmmakersRole
Gian Vittorio Baldi Director
Marco Ferreri Director
Giulio Macchi Director
Francesco Maselli Director
Lorenza Mazzetti Director
Gianfranco Mingozzi Director
Carlo Musso Director
Piero Nelli Director
Giulio Questi Director
Nelo Risi Director
Florestano Vancini Director
Gabriella Parca Writer
Cesare Zavattini Writer
Baccio Bandini Writer
Carlo Musso Writer
Giulio Questi Writer
Gabriella Parca Writer
Enzo Muzii Writer
Piero Nelli Writer
Lorenza Mazzetti Writer
Maleno Malenotti Producer
Gianni Ferrio Composer
Leonida Barboni Cinematographer
Vittorugo Contino Cinematographer
Alessandro D'Eva Cinematographer
Marcello Gatti Cinematographer
Carlo Nebiolo Cinematographer
Ugo Piccone Cinematographer
Luigi Zanni Cinematographer
Eraldo Da Roma Editor
CastRole
Maria Di Giuseppe
Anna Brignole
Antonietta Caiazzo
Ruggero Cappelli