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Oh, Serafina!

1976 · 96 min

A bittersweet Italian comedy-drama that mixes satirical intrigue with tender romance in a mental institution, feeling both whimsical and melancholic.

Overview: Augusto Valle is a successful young industrialist who weds Palmira, the girl working in his factory, and the two have a child despite the infant's uncertain legitimacy. Scheming to control her husband's fortune, Palmira has affairs with both the mayor and the judge to have Augusto committed to a mental institution. While there, he falls in love with Serafina Vitali, a young woman who was also put away.
How it feels: Satirical, romantic, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, greed, madness
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
greed
madness
redemption
Places: big city
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild