Adua & Her Friends
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In Antonio Pietrangeli's Adua and Her Friends, four prostitutes fend for themselves in 1950s Rome. This classic stars Marcello Mastroianni (La Dolce Vita) and Simone Signoret (Les Diaboliques). Among the best new boutique labels for Italian cinema is RARO-VIDEO. My favorite gem to turn up on this label is Adua and Her Friends --Artillery Magazine Antonio Pietrangeli's Adua and Her Friends (1960), new from Raro Video, seems to straddle the two traditions, combining the moral heart of neorealism with the gimlet eye of commedia. --The New York Times Adua and Her Friends is ripe for rediscovery, as is Pietrangeli. I look forward to more releases of his films from Raro. --Cinema Sentries Review: Realistic but sad ending - This was an excellent movie about harsh life in Italy for those living a marginalized life. The ending was very sad. Review: Simone Signoret acting often Eye catching.. - Such a screen writing in a way is very special to modern cinematic , the Antonio Pietrangeli is better (he was under rated ) ,I think he Compare with other 1st - rate Italian movie detectors in same talents ,
| Contributor | Antonio Pietrangeli, Claudio Gora, Domenico Modugno, Emmanuelle Riva, Gianrico Tedeschi, Gina Rovere, Ivo Garrani, Marcello Mastroianni, Moris Ergas, Sandra Milo, Simone Signoret Contributor Antonio Pietrangeli, Claudio Gora, Domenico Modugno, Emmanuelle Riva, Gianrico Tedeschi, Gina Rovere, Ivo Garrani, Marcello Mastroianni, Moris Ergas, Sandra Milo, Simone Signoret See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews |
| Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | Italian |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 9 minutes |
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Realistic but sad ending
This was an excellent movie about harsh life in Italy for those living a marginalized life. The ending was very sad.
F**X
Simone Signoret acting often Eye catching..
Such a screen writing in a way is very special to modern cinematic , the Antonio Pietrangeli is better (he was under rated ) ,I think he Compare with other 1st - rate Italian movie detectors in same talents ,
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Pietrangelis's Ode to Women (also known as "Hungry for Love")
What can I say...it is Italian cinema from 1960's (year 1960 to be exact) ...it does not get any better. Mastroianni and Signoret give great performances!!! The movie reminds me of Chabrol's "The Good Time Girls" aka "Les Bonnes Femmes" from the same year. SPOILER: Don't expect any happy endings...this is European cinema!!!
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GREAT ITALIAN CINEMA - RARO BLU-RAY
Seeing a ton of films since the 60's it always puts a smile on my face when I can still find a new gem. -- While I was mildly familiar with director Antonio Pietrangeli I had never heard of this Italian "Adua and her friends" film. -- While it's not Nights of Cabiria it still serves up very good film. -- I had also been looking for more Simone Signoret films back a few years ago so this seemed to fit the bill. -- Also having Marcello Mastriani in it was a nice plus. -- While the film deals with serious subject matter, it is never bogged down in gloom because of it and has plenty of positive, upbeat poignant moments. -- Pietrangeli keeps things energetic and popping. -- This film offers good writing, directing, acting and it doesn't drag. -- This film delivers. -- I for one am not always in the mood for a more esoteric and heavy film like Fellini or DiSica have done. I was very grateful for the other 3 reviewers whose reviews helped me to pull the trigger and add it to my library. -- So I hope my review helps others considering purchase likewise. -- Give it a go. -- I think you'll be glad you did.
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tutto ok
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