Stardust

Alberto Sordi and Monica Vitti renewed their irresistible partnership for this humorous and charming WWII-set love letter to Italian theater. Mimmo (Sordi) and Dea (Vitti) are down-on-their-luck professional dancers trying to get by in an Italy ravaged by the war. An influx of American soldiers suggests the possibility of making some money—after all, soldiers need to be entertained—but Mimmo and Dea’s typical, somewhat provincial approach isn’t exactly the Broadway spectacle that the occupying forces are expecting. The show, however, must go on, and Mimmo and Dea must find a way to give their new audience what they want…. Print courtesy of Cinecittà.

Please note: This archival 35mm print appears faded.