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Divorce Italian Style

1961 Comedy, Crime · 1h 44m
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Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.

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About Divorce Italian Style

Ferdinando Cefal, trapped in a loveless marriage with Rosalia, yearns to marry his captivating cousin, Angela. But divorce is illegal. Desperate, Ferdinando concocts a risky plan. He aims to provoke his wife into an affair, providing him with the legal justification to murder her. In that time a crime of passion would result in a lighter sentence. He enlists the help of a painter to seduce Rosalia. However, Rosalia's unwavering fidelity throws a wrench into his schemes. Ferdinando's farcical attempts to orchestrate his freedom escalate into increasingly absurd and darkly humorous situations.

Cast and Characters

Pietro Germi directs Marcello Mastroianni as Ferdinando Cefal, the nobleman desperate to escape his marriage. Daniela Rocca plays Rosalia, Ferdinando's unintentionally faithful wife. Stefania Sandrelli appears as Angela, the young and alluring cousin who captures Ferdinando's heart. Leopoldo Trieste portrays Carmelo Patan. Odoardo Spadaro plays Don Gaetano Cefal, Ferdinando's father. Margherita Girelli appears as Aunt Agata.

What people like about Divorce Italian Style

Critics and audiences alike praise Divorce Italian Style for its sharp wit, Marcello Mastroianni's outstanding performance, and its bold critique of Italian social mores. Many highlight the film's clever script and Germi's masterful direction, noting how he balanced comedy with insightful commentary. Its exploration of societal hypocrisy and the constraints placed on women has also been widely commended.

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Movie Score

79%

Released

December 20, 1961

Director

Pietro Germi

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo Trieste, Odoardo Spadaro, Margherita Girelli

Genre

Comedy, Crime

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