Character Relationship Map: Splendor

Characters

• Jordan (played by Marcello Mastroianni) — protagonist

  The protagonist and manager of the decaying 'Splendor' movie theater, which he inherited from his father. He struggles to keep the venue afloat and is eventually forced to sell it to a businessman, le...

• Luigi (played by Massimo Troisi) — protagonist

  The theater's projectionist and a loyal supporter who plays a crucial role in Jordan's quixotic attempt to keep the Splendor operational.

• Chantal (played by Marina Vlady) — supporting

  The ushurette of the Splendor theater who, alongside Luigi, helps Jordan maintain the declining venue and manage its remaining patrons.

• Jordan's Father (played by Mauro Bosco) — supporting

  The original owner of the Splendor theater who passed it down to Jordan, representing the golden age of cinema and the financial/emotional burden left behind.

Key Relationships

• Jordan's Father → Jordan (father)
• Luigi → Chantal (Romantic Interest)
• Jordan → Luigi (Professional Employer)
• Jordan → Chantal (Professional Employer)

Story Analysis

A nostalgic reflection on the decline of a traditional cinema and the passage of time.

Plot Progression

1. The Inherited Legacy
2. Love and Labor
3. The Television Threat
4. The Final Sale
5. Echoes of the Silver Screen