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Chronicle of Poor Lovers poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.6 / 100
1954·Drama / Romance·1h 47m

CHRONICLE OF POOR LOVERS

Florence, Italy, 1925, during the fascist dictatorship. In order to live near his girlfriend Bianca, young Mario moves to a humble street in the old city center, where he befriends Maciste and Ugo, two anti-fascists.

Above the Line
Carlo Lizzani·DirectorCarlo Lizzani·ScreenplaySergio Amidei·ScreenplayGianni Di Venanzo·Director of PhotographyMario Zafred·Original Music ComposerEnzo Alfonsi·Editor
Cast
Anna Maria Ferrero·GesuinaCosetta Greco·ElisaAntonella Lualdi·MilenaMarcello Mastroianni·UgoBruno Berellini·Carlino BenciniIrene Cefaro·ClaraAdolfo Consolini·MacisteGiuliano Montaldo·Alfredo CampolmiGabriele Tinti·Mario ParigiEva Vanicek·Bianca
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Carlo Lizzani·DirectorAnna Maria Montanari·Script SupervisorPaolo Russo·Second Assistant DirectorEnzo Alfonsi·First Assistant DirectorGiuseppe Dagnino·First Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Carlo Lizzani·ScreenplaySergio Amidei·ScreenplayMassimo Mida·ScreenplayGiuseppe Dagnino·ScreenplayVasco Pratolini·Novel
Camera· 5
Gianni Di Venanzo·Director of PhotographyOsvaldo Civirani·Still PhotographerMariano Sargenti·Key GripDario Di Palma·Assistant CameraErico Menczer·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Enzo Alfonsi·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mario Zafred·Original Music ComposerMario Zafred·ConductorRaffaele Del Monte·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Edith Bieber·Costume DesignPek G. Avolio·Production DesignLibero Politi·Makeup ArtistPek G. Avolio·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Ruggero De Bonis·Production SecretaryArmando Bertuccioli·Production SecretaryAlberto Puccini·Production ManagerAntonio Greco·Production SupervisorGiuliani G. De Negri·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 2
Ugo Belardinelli·GafferRenata Magnanti·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
63.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Chronicle of Poor Lovers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intimate, Tender
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a black and white image of a man and a woman embracing, framed by a rough, brushstroke-like border. The man is on the left, with his eyes cl”

romancedrama
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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