Movie

Il bell'Antonio

1960 · 99 min

A slow, melancholy study of a man trapped by his own reputation, watching his life unravel with quiet desperation.

Tagline: ...the frank story of a marital challenge
Overview: Problems arise for Antonio Magnano when he is unable to consummate his marriage to the beautiful Barbara Puglisi and his virility is called into question. Despite the fact that he loves his beautiful wife and they have otherwise been happily married for a year, his problem becomes a source of contention for all concerned.
How it feels: Melancholic, satirical, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, love, family, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
love
family
class
grief
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild