Wir waren so verliebt (1974)
15KWir waren so verliebt: Directed by Ettore Scola. With Nino Manfredi, Vittorio Gassman, Stefania Sandrelli, Stefano Satta Flores. Three partisans bound by a strong friendship return home after the war, but the clash with everyday reality puts a strain on their bond.
“My only all-time favorite, ever since 1979 in Tuschinski. The theme is simple, strong and light, and does not evoke grand historical events but a mere musing on oneu0026#39;s own growing up. The use of black/white and sepia flashbacks, changing into into present day colors at a sidewalk drawing, give extra depth to past and present with only a few stroke of the brush. Extra attention has been devoted to sounds and melody: the voices of the main characters reinforce the roles. The melody theme is played simply on one trumpet and echoes the simplicity of the theme. The memory of the move does not fade even after 25 years. I guess it was intended to do so. A very natural composition.”
