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Mid-Century Loves streaming

Original title: Amori di mezzo secolo

1954 Movie Italy Drama, Romance 72 min

By: Roberto Rossellini, Glauco Pellegrini, Antonio Pietrangeli, Pietro Germi, Mario Chiari With: Amedeo Trilli, Carlo Campanini, Leonora Ruffo, Gustavo Serena, Carlo Hintermann

Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.

Filmium rating

58%

Mood

Heartbreaking

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Romantic

Tragic Love

Cast & Crew

Pietro Germi

Glauco Pellegrini

Roberto Rossellini

Mario Chiari

Antonio Pietrangeli

Oreste Biancoli

Carlo Infascelli

Sandro Continenza

Leonora Ruffo

Edith Jost

Alba Arnova

Lauro Gazzolo

Scilla Vannucci

Silvana Pampanini

Franco Scandurra

Carlo Ninchi

Nello Ascoli

Gustavo Serena

Giuseppe Porelli

Salvatore Costa

Amedeo Trilli

Carlo Hintermann

Maria Pia Casilio

Lily Granado

Franco Pastorino

Antonella Lualdi

Alberto Sordi

Carlo Campanini

Franco Interlenghi

Andrea Checchi

Umberto Melnati

Lea Padovani

Luigi Tosi

Paola Borboni

Arturo Bragaglia

Ugo D'Alessio

Character Diversity

Ensemble Cast

Italian Actors

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Black-And-White

Character-Driven

Episodic

Multi-Director

Narrative Focus

Period-Appropriate

Narrative Structure

Anthology

Episodic

Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative

Dramatic

Episodic

Slow-Paced

Varied

Style

Anthology

Cinematic

Historical

Historical Melodrama

Melodrama

Period Piece

Time-Period

Beautiful Era

Early 1900S

Mid-20Th Century

Central Conflict

Forbidden Love

Infidelity

Romantic Betrayal

War Sacrifice

Characters

Actress

Airman

Commoner

Doctor

Fascist

Noblewoman

Ending

Bittersweet

Death

Tragic

Unfulfilled Love

Historical Context

Beautiful Era

Early 20Th Century

Fascist Italy

World War I

World War Ii

Key Plot Points

Bombings And Love In War

Disguise And Revenge

Doctor'S Secret Lovers

Love Letters Destroyed

Soldier Killed In War

Plot

Anthology Structure

Fascist Nightlife

Historical Conflicts

Illicit Affairs

Love Stories

Tragic Love Stories

War Romance

Wwi Sacrifice

Setting

Abruzzo Village

Beautiful Era

Early 20Th Century

Italy

Naples

Rome

World War I

World War Ii

Shooting Location

Abruzzo

Italy

Naples

Rome

Theme

Fate And Destiny

Historical Impact

Illicit Relationships

Love And Loss

Personal Sacrifice

Tragic Love

War Sacrifice

Genre

Anthology

Historical

Melodrama

Audiences

Adults

History Enthusiasts

Romance Lovers

Titles

Love Of Half A Century

Production Countries

Italy

Release Year

1954

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