Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Creative Foundations
Director Vittorio De Sisti conceives the project while Franco Mercuri drafts the screenplay and Stelvio Cipriani prepares the musical score.
Key Events
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Film Conception — Director Vittorio De Sisti initiates the comedy project.
Location: Italy
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Screenplay Drafting — Franco Mercuri writes the original Italian screenplay.
Location: Italy
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Music Composition — Stelvio Cipriani composes the film's musical score.
Location: Italy
Cast & Location Setup
The main ensemble is assembled and the narrative environment is firmly established in Rome, Italy.
Key Events
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Music Composition — Stelvio Cipriani composes the film's musical score.
Location: Italy
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Cast Assembly — Main actors are selected and contracted for the production.
Location: Italy
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Rome Setting Established — The narrative backdrop is firmly set in Rome, Italy.
Location: Rome
Production Execution
Principal photography begins with color cinematography, capturing the comedic performances across Roman locations.
Key Events
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Principal Photography — Filming commences with the full cast and director on location.
Location: Rome
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Color Filming Process — The production utilizes color cinematography throughout shooting.
Location: Rome
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Post-Production Editing — Raw footage is assembled and refined into a cohesive narrative.
Location: Italy
Release & Legacy
Post-production concludes, the 97-minute film is released in 1979, and enters the historical record of Italian cinema.
Key Events
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Post-Production Editing — Raw footage is assembled and refined into a cohesive narrative.
Location: Italy
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1979 Theatrical Release — The completed 97-minute comedy film is released to audiences.
Location: Italy
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Cultural Context Placement — The film enters the broader cinematic landscape of 1979.
Location: Global
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Runtime Finalization — The final cut is locked at exactly 97 minutes duration.
Location: Italy
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Archival Status — The film is cataloged among thousands of Italian productions.
Location: Italy
