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Love on the Riviera
Racconti d'estate
1958 106 min France, Italy
★6.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Gianni Franciolini
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Description
It is Summer. It is the right time for love, especially in a most romantic place as Golfo del Tigullio. Different stories: Dorina looking for a rich lover; Clara who takes a fancy to the young Walter while her daughter Lina tries to save her; Aristarco who gave up his career to follow Ada's, but who likes Jacqueline; Renata who is offered by her husband to Ferrari to get money; Marcello who, extraditing Micheline to France, misses the train and falls in love with her.
Starring
Alberto Sordi
Actor
Michèle Morgan
Actor
Marcello Mastroianni
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Racconti d'estate is a lighthearted ensemble comedy set against the backdrop of the Italian Riviera. While the film is generally regarded as a pleasant, relaxing piece of escapism, its fragmented structure and inconsistent narrative quality lead to a varied viewing experience.
| Acting | Michelle Morgan delivers a compelling and unexpectedly sympathetic performance as a sensual, defiant protagonist. | |
| Acting | Marcello Mastroianni provides a strong, impressive performance that anchors his segment of the film. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes vivid, sunny cinematography to effectively capture the atmosphere and allure of a seaside vacation. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure suffers from uneven quality across different segments, with some storylines appearing cliché. | |
| Pacing | The film's sluggish, slow-moving pace makes it feel uneven, though some viewers find this contributes to a relaxed, vacation-like mood. |