Granada, addio! (1967) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A singer's failed professional journey leads to a mysterious encounter and an unresolved return to Rome.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Singer Seeking Stability

Mario Valli is introduced as a widower with a good voice who supports himself by singing in small nightclubs. His love for his daughter forms the personal background to his ambitions.

Key Events

• Mario Has a Good Voice — Mario Valli is introduced as a man with a good singing voice. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Unspecified
• A Widowed Life — Mario is described as a widower living with the responsibility of raising his daughter. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Unspecified
• Love for His Daughter — Mario is shown to love his daughter Paoletta very much. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Unspecified
• Nightclub Singing — Mario earns his living by singing in small nightclubs. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Small nightclubs
• A Career Opportunity — Mario receives an opportunity to pursue a contract in Madrid. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Unspecified

The Madrid Promise Fails

Mario receives a chance to obtain a contract in Madrid and travels there. The opportunity collapses when he learns that the producer has gone bankrupt.

Key Events

• A Career Opportunity — Mario receives an opportunity to pursue a contract in Madrid. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Unspecified
• Journey to Madrid — Mario travels to Madrid in connection with the promised singing contract. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• The Producer Bankrupt — Mario discovers that the producer connected to the opportunity has gone bankrupt. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• Hopes Collapse — The failed contract leaves Mario discouraged. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• A Second Producer — Mario seeks another professional opportunity through a producer named Linares. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid

A Closed Professional Door

Mario seeks another opportunity through Linares, but the producer does not meet him. Discouraged again, Mario goes to a bullfight.

Key Events

• A Second Producer — Mario seeks another professional opportunity through a producer named Linares. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• Linares Does Not Meet Him — The second producer, Linares, does not meet Mario. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• A Change of Plans — After the failed meeting, Mario changes direction and goes to see a bullfight. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• The Bullfight — Mario attends a bullfight after the professional disappointment. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Bullring in Madrid
• An Unexpected Meeting — At the bullfight, Mario meets Consuelo by chance. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Bullring in Madrid

The Mysterious Surname

At the bullfight, Mario meets Consuelo by chance. She withholds her surname until Mario later discovers that it is Linares.

Key Events

• An Unexpected Meeting — At the bullfight, Mario meets Consuelo by chance. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Bullring in Madrid
• A Withheld Surname — Consuelo refuses to tell Mario her surname. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Bullring in Madrid
• The Linares Connection — Mario discovers that Consuelo's surname is Linares. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• A New Suspicion — The surname Linares links Mario's unexpected meeting to his earlier professional disappointment. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid
• Return to Rome — After learning the surname, Mario returns to Rome. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid to Rome

An Unfinished Return

The surname connects Mario's chance encounter with the earlier producer-related disappointment. Mario returns to Rome, where the supplied plot reference ends.

Key Events

• Return to Rome — After learning the surname, Mario returns to Rome. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Madrid to Rome
• The Unfinished Return — Mario's return to Rome is followed by an unfinished narrative turn in the supplied plot. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Rome
• Career and Chance Encounter — Mario's failed contract, search for another producer, and encounter with Consuelo form the central chain of events. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Rome and Madrid
• Plot Reference Ends — The provided reference ends immediately after Mario returns to Rome. Characters: Mario Valli Location: Rome

Story Breakdown

• Mario's Personal Background — Mario is established as a widower, singer, and devoted father.
  • A Good Voice — Mario is introduced as a man with a good singing voice.
  • A Daughter Loved — The plot states that Mario loves his daughter very much.
• Nightclub Livelihood — Mario survives by singing in small nightclubs.
  • Petty Nightclubs — His regular work takes place in small nightclubs.
  • Limited Prospects — His nightclub work provides the background for his search for a larger opportunity.
• The Madrid Contract — Mario receives a chance to advance his singing career in Madrid.
  • A Promised Opportunity — A contract gives Mario hope of a professional breakthrough.
  • Journey Abroad — Mario goes to Madrid in pursuit of the contract.
• Bankruptcy Obstacle — The Madrid opportunity collapses because the producer has gone bankrupt.
  • Producer's Failure — Mario discovers that the producer is no longer able to support the contract.
  • Mario Discouraged — The failed opportunity leaves Mario discouraged.
• The Linares Search — Mario tries to find another professional opening through Linares.
  • Second Producer — Mario approaches another producer named Linares.
  • Missed Meeting — Linares does not meet Mario.
• The Bullfight Encounter — After the missed meeting, Mario attends a bullfight and meets Consuelo.
  • A Change Of Scene — Mario and his companion go to see a bullfight after the professional setback.
  • Meeting Consuelo — Mario encounters Consuelo by chance at the bullfight.
• The Hidden Surname — Consuelo's withheld surname creates a connection to Mario's earlier search.
  • A Refused Answer — Consuelo refuses to tell Mario her surname.
  • Linares Revealed — Mario later discovers that Consuelo's surname is Linares.
• Return To Rome — Mario returns to Rome after discovering the surname, while the supplied plot ends unresolved.
  • Leaving Madrid — Mario goes back to Rome from Madrid.
  • Unfinished Development — The reference ends immediately after the return, without supplying the next development.

Directed by

Marino Girolami

Key Cast

• Claudio Villa — Mario Valli
• Raimondo Vianello — Silvio Masteghin
• Silvio Bagolini — commesso
• Anita Durante — Beppa
• Valentino Macchi