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White Nights

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Original title

Le notti bianche

Year

1957

Running time

97 min.

Country

Italy

Director

Luchino Visconti

Screenwriter

Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luchino Visconti. Novel: Fiódor Dostoyevski

Cast

Music

Nino Rota

Cinematography

Giuseppe Rotunno (B&W)

Producer

Co-production Italy-France;

Vides Cinematografica, Intermondia Films, Cinematografica Associati (CI.AS.)

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky Adaptations

Synopsis

Luchino Visconti's utterly gorgeous 1957 picture, adapted from the Dostoyevsky story, is a rich, visually stunning masterpiece from the acclaimed filmmaker. "Le Notti Bianche" stars Marcello Mastroianni (in an early role) as a lonely stranger who comes upon a seemingly sad woman (Maria Schell) and is instantly taken with her. Although she isn't instantly hooked, the two keep connecting while she waits for her lover's promised return and eventually, a romance blossoms, although both know that it cannot last. Visconti's film isn't heavy on plot, but it's heavenly in other regards - especially the picture's sets and cinematography. Filmed entirely on remarkably intricate and beautiful sets, the picture's settings have a shadowy, rich quality that is just remarkable to behold. The black and white cinematography is velvety and smooth, capturing the characters in exceptionally strong compositions. The score by Nino Rota ("The Godfather") also adds greatly to the mood and atmosphere.

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Rankings Position

#54 Best Italian Movies of all time
#139 Best Romantic Movies in the history of film

Awards: 1957: Venice Festival: Silver Lion

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Critics' reviews

"A crucial turning point, the link between Visconti's early neorealist manner and the obsessive stylization of his late films."

Dave Kehr: Chicago Reader
"Visconti traps his characters (three excellent performances) within a claustrophobic canal-side set, and the film is a series of brief walks, chases, attempted escapes, always frustrated"

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53 My Favorite Italian Movies (39)

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