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in 1981.

Synopsis

The protagonist (

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) is Giulio Cogliati a married man, owner of a little factory, (in the play his wife Lucia is played by

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), who follows all his habits and his daily routine. Suddenly, his life is turned upside down by the passion for a Brazilian girl (Silvia Regina), much younger than him. Giulio must decide, in two hours, to pack his bags and leave with Isabel, or stay with Lucia. The play was performed in 1981, directed by Pietro Garinei, with

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, Roberto Bonanni, ,

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, Antonella Diana, Paola Guadagni, Ivonne La Bozzetta and Paola Marzi.

Television adaptation

The 1983 television adaptation was directed by the same Pietro Garinei that directed the theatre play.

References

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