Valerio Zurlini - Estate violenta AKA Violent Summer (1959)

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Violent Summer: A chance encounter brings Carlo Caremoli (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Roberta (Eleonora Rossi Drago) together when a German plane flies over the beach they are at one day and scares everyone. Roberta’s daughter frightened by the incident finds comfort with Carlo who agrees to walk both of them home. Roberta is a navy officer’s widow and Carlo is the son of a prominent leader in the fascist party. The two come form completely different worlds; still there is an undeniable attraction that neither can ignore. Can their love overcome the war rages on all around them or will their secret love affair ultimately drive them apart?

The performances in Violent Summer are all outstanding with Jean-Louis Trintignant in one of his first films giving a solid performance as Carlo. There is something real about the way he approaches the character which allows the viewers’ to identify with his the dilemma’s he faces. Eleonora Rossi Drago is perfect casting as the widow as she oozes with sexuality. Jacqueline Sassard is delightfully wicked as Carlo’s friend who desperately wants his affection. The story is nearly flawless as there really is no slow or dull moments. Valerio Zurlini’s direction is simple amazing especially the film finale where a train yard is bombed by airplanes. Zurlini has a way of capturing mood through his compositions and editing and Violent Summer foreshadows many of his later films. Violent Summer is a haunting beautiful tail about finding love and eventually losing what is most cherished in the end.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Valerio Zurlini - Estate violenta AKA Violent Summer (1959)

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