Paris, My Love
Originally released in 1962. Paris, My Love is a comedy film. directed by Vittorio Caprioli.
Starring Franca Valeri, Vittorio Caprioli, and Fiorenzo Fiorentini
Synopsis
Parigi O Cara is probably the most camp in the history of Italian cinema, certainly a favourite with the queer community who quote its lines by heart. Unique as it's the only film where Franca Valeri (now 90) is the unquestioned star, in the role of Delia, a snobbish, stingy prostitute who is moving to Paris looking for greener and more lucrative pastures. An anti-neorealist, amoral, almost abstract comedy, which anticipates Almodóvar, a ferocious, though gentle, non-moralistic portrayal of the 60's boom and its broken dreams. The dialogue between Delia and her brother (played by Fiorenzo Fiorentini), when he does (or does not) tell her he is a homosexual, is memorable, a primordial coming-out, a masterpiece of allusions. But what makes it one of the first examples of a film with a "gay point of view" is the approach: perceptive, non-conformist, caustically witty. A film ahead of its times, still unbeaten.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris, My Love about?
Parigi O Cara is probably the most camp in the history of Italian cinema, certainly a favourite with the queer community who quote its lines by heart. Unique as it's the only film where Franca Vale...
Who directed Paris, My Love?
Paris, My Love was directed by Vittorio Caprioli.
How long is Paris, My Love?
Paris, My Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Paris, My Love released?
Paris, My Love was released on December 5, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paris, My Love?
The main cast of Paris, My Love includes Franca Valeri, Vittorio Caprioli, Fiorenzo Fiorentini, Margherita Girelli, Antonio Battistella.