A Special Day - 1977

In Rome, fascist supporter Emanuele attends a parade commemorating Adolf Hitler's historic meeting with Italian leader Benito Mussolini, leaving his apolitical wife, Antonietta, to tend to household duties. Antonietta encounters a man, Gabriele, who appears surprisingly nonplussed by the political event. Over the course of the day, the two forge a close friendship that will forever change their perceptions of life, love and politics.

106min
1977
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.1/10

Cast

Sophia Loren profile pictureSophia LorenAntonietta Taberi
John Vernon profile pictureJohn VernonEmanuele Taberi
Patrizia Basso profile picturePatrizia BassoRomana Taberi
Vittorio Guerrieri profile pictureVittorio GuerrieriUmberto Taberi
Alessandra Mussolini profile pictureAlessandra MussoliniMaria Luisa Taberi
Galeazzo Ciano profile pictureGaleazzo CianoSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler profile pictureAdolf HitlerSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy profile pictureKing Victor Emmanuel III of ItalySelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Benito Mussolini profile pictureBenito MussoliniSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

About A Special Day

A Special Day Overview

In Rome, fascist supporter Emanuele attends a parade commemorating Adolf Hitler's historic meeting with Italian leader Benito Mussolini, leaving his apolitical wife, Antonietta, to tend to household duties. Antonietta encounters a man, Gabriele, who appears surprisingly nonplussed by the political event. Over the course of the day, the two forge a close friendship that will forever change their perceptions of life, love and politics.

Runtime: 106min

Extra details

Original Title: Una giornata particolare
Original Language: Italian
Directed By: Ettore Scola
Production Companies
Compagnia Cinematografica ChampionCanafox Films