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Daryl

Whilst fighting a bout with insomnia (I lost), I was flipping through the TV at 2:00 a.m. when I came across a truly outstanding movie - "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" by Vittorio de Sica. I had been meaning to watch this film for quite some time but, like most things, I put it off. Unfortunately, it started at 1:30 a.m. so I missed the first half-hour. But the rest...Ah! Pure delight!! I cannot believe it was filmed in 1971 - almost 30 years ago. Of course, I immediately fell in love with Dominique Sanda...let's see, she's probably close to my age now! The acting was flawless, the cinemetography almost surrealistic, and the storyline heartbreaking, yet beautiful. If i can somehow see the first 30 minutes, this may explode into my Top Ten. No wonder it garnered so many awards in its day.
Anyone have anything to add? Comments? Opinions?

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Cured my insomnia! BobH 12:51:42 01/27/00 (0)
I shoulda been in bed too, but the title grabbed me - remembered it was supposed to be a great film. Only got through the first 30 minutes and went to bed dissapointed - didn't seem to be going anywhere. Bunch of rich young adults making half-hearted comments about Fascism while riding bikes and playing tennis. I could tell there was a romance coming, but - snore.

What actually happens in this movie? I might try again sometime.
Not much to add... Victor Khomenko 12:15:43 01/15/00 (1)
...except that it IS a great, even if heartwrenching movie. One of de Sica's best. If you like Sanda, take a look at the 1900 - she is great there too.
She also played in the Conformist - another must see for anyone interested in fine European movies.
- Thanks Victor, I'll check those out...(nt) Daryl 15:05:09 01/15/00 (0)
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