Avanti! (1972)
Anno di uscita: 1972
Nazione: Italy, United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Regista: Billy Wilder
Writer: Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond, Samuel A. Taylor
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Billy Wilder
Executive Producer: Jack Lemmon
Società: Jalem Productions, PEA, Phalanx Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Genere: Comedy, Comedy Film, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Budget: 2.750.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on play or musical, island, italy, loss of loved one
Storia
Baltimore industrialist Wendell Armbruster travels to Ischia, Italy after his father passes away unexpectedly with his mistress of ten years. Upon arrival, he meets Pamela Piggott, whose mother was also killed in the accident alongside Wendell's father. Despite their parents' long-standing affair, Wendell is initially more concerned with avoiding scandal and arranging for a swift return of the bodies. However, Pamela sees the situation as an opportunity to celebrate the romance between their parents and encourages Wendell to embrace the spirit of Ischia. As they navigate the bureaucracy surrounding the bodies and dealings with unscrupulous locals who attempt blackmail, Wendell finds himself drawn to Pamela's free-spirited nature. Ultimately, the two extend their parents' affair into a romantic relationship of their own.
Riassunto
Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder in 1972, is an American-Italian comedy-drama based on the stage play 'The Last of Mrs. Cheyney'. The film stars Jack Lemmon as Wendell Armbruster and Juliet Mills as Pamela Piggott. It explores themes of love, loss, and the unexpected connections that can arise from tragedy. Set primarily in Ischia, Italy, Avanti! is a humorous yet poignant examination of how people cope with sudden loss and the revelations it brings.
