She came to Rome to be a star. She stayed for... everything else.
An ambitious French girl who moved to Italy to be an actress cannot break through and then opts for a normal life.
Acting
Magali Noël's luminous, layered performance.
Costume
Late-50s Roman fashion that slaps.
Direction
Mastrocinque balances satire and genuine pathos.
Director
Camillo Mastrocinque
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Magali Noël was actually French-Italian, making her casting a meta-commentary on immigrant identity in 1950s Italian cinema.
Mastrocinque directed over 70 films but this rare gem showcases his gentler side, away from his usual thriller territory.
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