''Così parlò Bellavista'' is a 1984 Italian comedy film based on the novel of the same name by
Luciano De Crescenzo. De Crescenzo directed the film and also played the main role. For this film De Crescenzo won
David di Donatello
The David di Donatello Awards, named after Donatello's ''David'', a symbolic statue of the Italian Renaissance, are film awards given out each year by the ''Accademia del Cinema Italiano'' (The Academy of Italian Cinema). There are 26 award cat ...
and
Nastro d'Argento for best new director, while
Marina Confalone won the same awards in the best supporting actress category.
Plot summary
In
Naples, Professor Bellavista is a retired man, passionate about the philosophy and thought of
Ancient Greece. Every day, in his luxurious apartment, he teaches his lessons of life to the poor-nothing (his friends), who are dazzled by his reasoning. One day, however, the quiet life of the building of Bellavista will be disturbed by the arrival of a director of
Milan. Between Naples and Milan there is a sharp contrast, because the Neapolitans are accustomed to enjoy a quiet life, always based on the "philosophy of pleasure and delay", while the northern Italians are very strict and punctual.
Cast
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Luciano De Crescenzo - Professor Bellavista
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Isa Danieli
Isa Danieli (born 13 March 1937) is an Italian film actress. She has appeared in 32 films since 1962.
Selected filmography
* '' Love and Anarchy'' (1973)
* ''The Peaceful Age'' (1974)
* '' Swept Away'' (1974)
* '' Il marsigliese'' (1975) by Gia ...
- Mrs Bellavista
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Lorella Morlotti Lorella is a given name and may refer to:
*Lorella Bellato, Italian paracanoer
*Lorella Cedroni (1961–2013), Italian political philosopher
*Lorella Cuccarini (born 1965), Italian dancer, singer, television host and actress
*Lorella Jones (1943– ...
- Patrizia
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Geppy Gleijeses - Giorgio
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Marina Confalone - La cameriera
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Renato Scarpa - Cazzaniga
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Antonio Allocca - "Core N'grato"
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Nunzio Gallo - Camorrista
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Riccardo Pazzaglia - L'uomo del cavalluccio rosso
References
External links
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1984 comedy films
Italian comedy films
Films directed by Luciano De Crescenzo
1984 directorial debut films
1984 films
Films set in Naples
Cultural depictions of philosophers
1980s Italian-language films
1980s Italian films
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