Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Genesis
The film is established as an Italian drama directed by Armando Nannuzzi. Initial casting focuses on securing lead performers for the project.
Key Events
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Drama Genre Classification — Film is officially categorized as a drama. Location: Production Studio
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Director Appointment — Armando Nannuzzi is credited as the director. Location: Production Office
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Italian Production Launch — Film production is confirmed to take place in Italy. Location: Italy
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Lead Casting Announcement — Primary actors are selected and announced for the film. Location: Casting Office
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Supporting Cast Assembly — Additional main actors are finalized for the ensemble. Location: Casting Office
Ensemble Assembly
The complete cast of eleven actors is finalized and announced. Production logistics shift toward color filming across Italian locations.
Key Events
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Supporting Cast Assembly — Additional main actors are finalized for the ensemble. Location: Casting Office
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Ensemble Cast Completion — Remaining principal cast members are confirmed. Location: Casting Office
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Final Cast Roster — Complete list of eleven main actors is established. Location: Casting Office
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Color Filming Process — Production utilizes color cinematography techniques. Location: Italian Locations
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Principal Photography — Main filming phase begins across Italian settings. Location: Italy
Filming and Refinement
Principal photography captures the drama in color. Post-production editing locks the runtime at 95 minutes and prepares distribution prints.
Key Events
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Principal Photography — Main filming phase begins across Italian settings. Location: Italy
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Scene Coverage Completion — All scheduled scenes are captured on color film. Location: Italy
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Post-Production Editing — Raw footage is assembled and refined into final cut. Location: Editing Suite
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Runtime Finalization — Film is trimmed and locked at 95 minutes duration. Location: Post-Production Facility
Release and Context
The film premieres in 1974 to theatrical audiences. Historical context notes the cinematic landscape of that year, concluding the production record.
Key Events
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Runtime Finalization — Film is trimmed and locked at 95 minutes duration. Location: Post-Production Facility
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Master Print Creation — Final color master is duplicated for distribution. Location: Laboratory
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Distribution Preparation — Prints are prepared for theatrical release scheduling. Location: Distribution Office
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1974 Theatrical Release — Film officially premieres to the public in 1974. Location: Cinemas
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Audience Reception — Viewers experience the completed drama production. Location: Cinemas
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Industry Context Note — Reference to 1974's most popular film for historical context. Location: Film Archives
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Archival Documentation — Production details are cataloged for future reference. Location: Film Database
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Legacy Preservation — Film metadata is preserved as part of Italian cinema history. Location: Cultural Archives
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Reference Compilation — All production facts are consolidated into final record. Location: Research Repository
Little Marco suffers from his parents' divorce. He runs away from home and is hit by a car. He drags on but eventually dies under a tree with pink leaves, remembering a story his grandmother told him.
