A 1965 Italian film exploring celebrity culture through its cast and Morricone's score.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Opening Presentation
The film introduces its 1965 Italian setting and primary cast members.
Key Events
Film Introduction — Opening presentation of the 1965 Italian film directed by Enzo Battaglia. Characters: Ugo SanfeliceLocation: Italy
Cast Assembly — Introduction of the main supporting cast members. Characters: Ugo Sanfelice, Liliana, Alexandra, Renato CesariniLocation: Production Set
Self-Portrait Scenes — Actors appearing as themselves within the narrative.
Location: Various Locations
Musical Integration
Ennio Morricone's score weaves through character interactions and scenes.
Key Events
Self-Portrait Scenes — Actors appearing as themselves within the narrative.
Location: Various Locations
Character Convergence — Main characters intersect as the narrative approaches its end. Characters: Ugo Sanfelice, LilianaLocation: Central Location
Final Credits — Film concludes with cast and music credits.
Location: Screen
Story Breakdown
Protagonist Arc — Focus on Ugo Sanfelice and Omar Sivori as central figures.
Introduction — Establishing the lead actors and their roles.
Development — Exploring their interactions and screen presence.
Supporting Cast — Integration of Liliana, Alexandra, and other key players.
Character Roles — Defining supporting functions in the plot.
Interactions — Dialogues and scenes involving secondary characters.
Musical Framework — Ennio Morricone's soundtrack structuring the film.
Theme Songs — Key tracks like Le Cose Piu' Importanti.
Score Integration — How music underscores narrative beats.
Self-Portrayal — Actors appearing as themselves in the narrative.
Omar Sivori — Playing himself within the film.
John Charles — Playing himself within the film.
Production Elements — Director Enzo Battaglia's vision and 1965 Italian context.
Direction — Battaglia's stylistic choices.
Setting — 1965 Italian cultural backdrop.
Narrative Resolution — Convergence of plotlines and final credits.
Climax — Peak emotional and narrative intensity.
Conclusion — Wrap-up and credit sequence.
Having been assigned by his publisher to write a biography of Omar Sivori, the great footballer, Ugo Sanfelice heads for Torino. Given he is not very knowledgeable about soccer, Ugo tries -several times but in vain - to obtain an appointment from Sivori. Forced to fall back upon persons being or having been in contact with the elusive star, he gets to know young forward-center Moretti and soon becomes friendly with him. The young man confides in him and tells him the whole truth about his own "career" : the training in a small provincial team, the promising debut alongside Sivori, the desertion of his fiancée, the premature decline due to a dissolute life. When Sanfelice finally meets Sivori, he finds that the star is no match - humanely at least - for Moretti and he gives up writing the book at all.
