Scent of a Woman

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Christian M Dec 19 Vittorio Gassman: the greatness of the repulsive. This is cinema that unsettles rather than pleases, forcing us to coexist with morally unpleasant, emotionally complex characters. Gassman’s performance is raw and unforgettable, constructing a presence that commands attention without seeking empathy. Alessandro Momo complements him perfectly, creating tension and chemistry that enhances the narrative. Initially, the story may seem less compelling, but deeper reflection reveals its emotional and moral richness. Dino Risi and Ruggero Maccari craft a precise, measured screenplay that lets characters define themselves through actions. The film’s emotional power lies in its subtext, exploring how the soul perceives life when sight is lost, and how trauma and self-perception shape morality. A human, provocative, and lasting cinematic experience that scratches, hurts, and challenges the viewer. See more N. G. S 12/25/2024 So much richer and subtler than the spam-bang Pacino version. The Hollywood gonzo squad tried to make it unobtainable for a while. Can you spell "desperate"? See more 01/22/2018 Profumo di Donna might seem like a cheesy Italian romance and it does have its overly melodramatic moments, but due to the subtle acting of Gassman and the great chemistry between Gassman and Momo the movie has a well-balanced narration. It cannot simply be reduced to sex jokes and lewdness, although Fausto's jokes sometimes are rather crude. The writing is spot on and the message of a broken old army captain is fantastically presented against the backdrop of some of Italy's most beautiful cities. Overall 7/10 Full Review: https://movie-discourse.blogspot.de/2018/01/profumo-di-donna-ita-1974.html See more 02/22/2016 Once you've seen this, the american remake will unveil itself as what it is. An insipid edulcorated mainstream Hollywood version of a really beautiful and intense movie. Where is Vittorio Gassman's Academy Award? See more 11/14/2012 vittorio gassman superbo, l'italia degli anni 70, bellissimo See more 03/18/2011 Gassman, em uma das mais veneradas atuacoes da historia do cinema, encarna brincando com seus sentimentos, demonstrando uma satisfacao propria esbanjando graca. A trilha despeja claridade em suas sutilezas, assim como a fotografia que, semelhante as outras peliculas da epoca e da regiao apresenta grande sensibilidade a luz e granulacoes. Tais efeitos aplicados as magnificas locacoes italianas causam um efeito que remete a um sonho, um sonho bastante vivo. See more Read all reviews

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