The Head Of The Family (1967 Film)
''Il padre di famiglia'' (internationally released as ''The Head of the Family'') is a 1967 Italian- French comedy film directed by Nanni Loy. For his performance in this film and in '' Italian Secret Service'', Nino Manfredi was awarded with a Golden Plate at the 1968 David di Donatello Awards. Totò died two days after having filmed his first scene in the film; he was replaced by Ugo Tognazzi. Later Tognazzi was nominated for the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor. Story The story centres on two characters, a man and a woman, both architects, who meet some time after WWII and get married. Though deeply in love they come from different backgrounds, and do not share the same outlooks on life. Soon she becomes fascinated with her husband's progressive socialist ideals. After the wedding she abandons her work to dedicate herself to raising their growing family, and he, feeling abandoned by her, begins an amorous relationship with one of his colleagues. Following the various ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nanni Loy
Nanni Loy (born Giovanni Loi; 23 October 1925 – 21 August 1995) was an Italian film, theatre and TV director. Specifically, Nanni Loy was Sardinian people, Sardinian, and one of several notable Sardinian film makers, including Franco Solinas. Biography Loy was born in Cagliari, Sardinia: his father was Guglielmo Loy-Donà, a lawyer issue from a distinguished Sardinian-Venetian family, and his mother was the noblewoman Donna Anna Sanjust of the Marquesses of Neoneli. Rosetta Loy, an Italian novelist, is his sister-in-law. He became famous for introducing in Italy the ''Candid Camera, candid camera'' with his show ''Specchio segreto'' (Secret mirror) in 1965. His 1962 film ''The Four Days of Naples (film), The Four Days of Naples'' was nominated for two Academy Awards. It also won the International Federation of Film Critics, FIPRESCI Prize at the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival in 1963. His 1971 film ''In Prison Awaiting Trial, Detenuto in attesa di giudizio'' was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lino Miccichè
Niccolò "Lino" Miccichè (31 July 1934 – 1 July 2004) was an Italian film critic and film historian. Born in Caltanissetta, Miccichè graduated in political sciences at the University of Florence.Dottorini, Daniele (2004).Miccichè, Nicolò (detto Lino). '' Enciclopedia del Cinema''. Treccani. He made his debut as a film critic in 1956, working for various magazines and newspapers, notably '' L'Avanti!'', as well as for radio and television programs. In 1964, he co-founded with Bruno Torri the Pesaro International Film Festival, which he directed for 25 years. In 1997 he briefly served as director of the Venice Film Festival, before becoming director of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. He was professor of history and critic of cinema at the Universities of Trieste, Siena and Roma Tre Roma Tre University () is an Italian public research university in Rome, Italy. All its offices and departments are located in the Ostiense district area. Founded in 1992 by the M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Commedia All'italiana
''Commedia all'italiana'' () or Italian-style comedy is an Italian film genre born in Italy in the 1950s and developed in the 1960s and 1970s. It is widely considered to have started with Mario Monicelli's ''Big Deal on Madonna Street'' in 1958, and derives its name from the title of Pietro Germi's ''Divorce Italian Style'' (1961). According to most of the critics, ''La Terrazza'' (1980) by Ettore Scola is the last work considered part of the ''commedia all'italiana''. Rather than a specific genre, the term indicates a period (approximately from the late 1950s to the early 1970s) in which the Cinema of Italy, Italian film industry was producing many successful comedies, with some common traits like satire of manners, farcical and grotesque overtones, a strong focus on spicy social issues of the period (like sexual matters, divorce, contraception, marriage of the clergy, the Italian economic miracle, economic rise of the country and its various consequences, the traditional relig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1967 Films
The year 1967 in film involved some significant events. It is widely considered one of the most ground-breaking years in American cinema, with "revolutionary" films highlighting the shift towards forward thinking European standards at the time, including: '' Bonnie and Clyde'', ''The Graduate'', ''Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'', ''Cool Hand Luke'', '' The Dirty Dozen'', '' In Cold Blood'', '' In the Heat of the Night'', ''The Jungle Book'' and '' You Only Live Twice''. Highest-grossing films North America The top ten 1967 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * April 28 — The prototype for the IMAX large-format-film acquisition and screening system is exhibited at Expo 67 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. * July 8 — Vivien Leigh, best known for starring in ''Gone with the Wind'' and ''A Streetcar Named Desire'', dies from tuberculosis in London. * July 15 — Seven Arts Productions acquire substantially all the assets and business of Warn ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paolo Bonacelli
Paolo Bonacelli (born 28 February 1937) is an Italian stage and film actor. Bonacelli graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome. After debuting on stage in Vittorio Gassman's ''Questa sera si recita a soggetto'', he had his first film role in '' Corpse for the Lady'' (1964). He appeared in Pier Paolo Pasolini's final film, '' Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom'' (1975), in Alan Parker's '' Midnight Express'' (1978), and in Tinto Brass' ''Caligula'' (1979). In addition, he worked for directors such as Michelangelo Antonioni, Roberto Rossellini, Elio Petri, and Liliana Cavani. In 1992, Bonacelli received the Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Roberto Benigni's '' Johnny Stecchino''. Filmography *'' Corpse for the Lady'' (1964) .... Gedeon *'' La congiuntura'' (1965) .... Zenone *'' Super Seven Calling Cairo'' (1965) .... Capitano Hume (uncredited) *'' Pleasant Nights'' (1966) .... Messenger *'' The Devil in Love'' (1966) .... In ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raoul Grassilli
Raoul Grassilli (25 October 1924 – 24 July 2010) was an Italian actor. Born in Bologna, Grassilli graduated from the Silvio d’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1948, and started his career on stage with Ruggero Ruggeri. Active among others in the theatrical companies of Alida Valli, Tino Buazzelli, Gino Cervi and Giorgio Strehler, he is best known for his roles in several RAI TV-series, starting from Anton Giulio Majano's ''Il Caso Maurizius'' (1961). Selected filmography * '' The Corsican Brothers'' (1961) * ''Pelle viva'' (1962) * ''Invasion 1700 ''Invasion 1700'' (, , also known as ''With Fire and Sword'' and ''Daggers of Blood'') is a 1962 Italian-French historical epic film directed by Fernando Cerchio. It is based on the 1884 Polish historical novel '' With Fire and Sword'' written by H ...'' (1962) * '' Desert War'' (1962) * '' Catherine of Russia'' (1963) * '' The Head of the Family'' (1967) * '' Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence'' (1969) * '' Povero ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gino Pernice
Gino Pernice (6 May 1927 – 25 April 1997) was an Italian stage, television and film actor. Life and career Born in Milan, Pernice trained at the Accademia dei Filodrammatici graduating in 1952, and made his professional debut with the stage company of Fantasio Piccoli at the Teatro Stabile of Bolzano. His breakthrough role was Tobia in a staging of ''Twelfth Night'' held by the De Lullo- Falk- Guarnieri-Valli's "Compagnia dei Giovani". Mainly active on stage, he also had an intense career as a character actor in films and TV-series. Selected filmography * ''Carmela è una bambola'' (1958) - Douglas * '' The Attic'' (1963) * ''Torpedo Bay'' (1963) * '' White Voices'' (1964) - The Singer with red suit * '' Attack and Retreat'' (1964) - Collidi * '' Minnesota Clay'' (1964) - Scratchy * ''The Man Who Laughs'' (1966) * '' Adultery Italian Style'' (1966) - Roberto * '' Django'' (1966) - Brother Jonathan * ''Texas, Adios'' (1966) - Bank Employee * '' The Hellbenders'' (1967) - ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sergio Tofano
Sergio Tòfano (20 August 1886 – 28 October 1973) was an Italian actor, theatre director, playwright, scene designer and illustrator. As a comics artist, he is best-known for creating '' Signor Bonaventura''. Biography Tofano was born in Rome. In 1909, he made his first appearance on stage with Ermete Novelli, then joined Virgilio Talli's company (1913–23). He soon specialized as a comic actor, giving his role a new elegance and complexity. He worked with other famous actors and directors: Dario Niccodemi (1924–27); Luigi Almirante and Giuditta Rissone (1927–30), Elsa Merlini, Vittorio De Sica, Evi Maltagliati, Gino Cervi etc. During those years, he made his famous performances as Doctor Knock in Jules Romains' play, and as Professor Toti in Luigi Pirandello's ''Pensaci, Giacomino!''. He also led important theatrical firms. After the Second World War, he worked with the most important directors, like Luchino Visconti and Giorgio Strehler. In ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mario Carotenuto
Mario Carotenuto (30 June 1916 – 14 April 1995) was an Italian actor of film and theatre. Biography Carotenuto is the son of Nello Carotenuto, a silent film actor, and younger brother of the actor Memmo Carotenuto. After the 1943 Armistice of Cassibile he showed sympathy for the Italian Social Republic, where he was enlisted in the Italian Waffen SS. He took various humble jobs for many years before starting his own artistic career in 1946, first as a radio actor and then joining small avanspettacolo companies. He made his film debut in 1950, in ''Abbiamo vinto'', going on to perform as leading or supporting actor in dozens of films, often comedies. He was also very active on stage and television. He died in Rome in 1995. Awards * 1973 Nastro d'argento for best Supporting Actor for the film '' Lo scopone scientifico'' Filmography * '' Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal'' (1937) * '' The Two Sergeants'' (1951) * '' Milano miliardaria'' (1951) * '' Beauties in C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Claudine Auger
Claudine Auger (born Claudine Oger; 26 April 1941 – 18 December 2019) was a French actress best known for her role as a Bond girl, Dominique "Domino" Derval, in the James Bond film '' Thunderball'' (1965). She earned the title of Miss France Monde 1958 (the French representative to the Miss World beauty pageant) and went on to finish as the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World contest. Career Born in Paris, France, Auger began her career as a model and earned the title of Miss France Monde 1958 (the French representative to the Miss World beauty pageant) and went on to finish as the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World contest. Jean Cocteau cast Auger in an uncredited role as a tall ballerina in '' Testament of Orpheus'' (1960). When she was 18, she married the 43-year-old writer-director Pierre Gaspard-Huit, and he cast her in several films, including '' Le Masque de fer'' (1962) and '' Kali Yug: Goddess of Vengeance'' (1963). In 1965 she was cast in the 1965 Jame ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Montessori Education
The Montessori method of education is a type of educational method that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. It emphasizes independence and it views children as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment. It also discourages some conventional methods of measuring achievement, such as grades and tests. The method was started in the early 20th century by Italian physician Maria Montessori, who developed her theories through scientific experimentation with her students. The method has since been used in many parts of the world, in public and private schools. A range of practices exists under the name "Montessori", which is not trademarked. Popular elements include mixed-age classrooms, student freedom (including their choice of activity ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nastro D'Argento Best Supporting Actor
The ''Nastro d'Argento'' (Silver Ribbon) is a film award assigned each year, since 1946, by ''Sindacato Nazionale dei Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani'' ("Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists"), the association of Italian film critics. This is the list of Nastro d'Argento awards for Best Supporting Actor. Romolo Valli, Leopoldo Trieste and Alessandro Haber are the most awarded actors in this category, with 3 awards each. 1940s *1946 – Gino Cervi – '' His Young Wife'' *1947 – Massimo Serato – ''The Sun Still Rises'' *1948 – Nando Bruno – '' Flesh Will Surrender'' *1949 – Saro Urzì – '' In the Name of the Law'' 1950s *1950 – not awarded *1951 – Umberto Spadaro – '' Il Brigante Musolino'' *1952 – not awarded *1953 – Gabriele Ferzetti – ''The Wayward Wife'' *1954 – Alberto Sordi – ''I Vitelloni'' *1955 – Paolo Stoppa – '' The Gold of Naples'' *1956 – Memmo Carotenuto – '' The Bigamist'' *1957 – Peppino De Filippo – ''Tot ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |