Screenplay: Vitaliano Brancati

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Vitaliano Brancati. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Difficult Years

1948 · Movie · 113 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Umberto Spadaro · Ave Ninchi · Delia Scala · Massimo Girotti

Synopsis Difficult Years (1948) follows the journey of Aldo Piscitello, a humble government clerk who is compelled to align with the Fascist party in 1934. As World War II unfolds, Aldo struggles to express his dissent against Mussolini covertly, while his...

7.6

123 votes

7.6

123 votes

Journey to Italy

1954 · Movie · 80 min. · Italy

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Ingrid Bergman · George Sanders · Maria Mauban · Paul Muller

Synopsis Journey to Italy (1954) follows a married couple who embark on a trip to the Italian countryside to investigate a luxurious property they have inherited. As they navigate the picturesque landscapes and rich culture, they encounter various allurements and challenges...

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7.4

5K votes

7.4

5K votes

Cops and Robbers

1951 · Movie · 109 min. · Italy

7.3

406 votes

7.3

406 votes

Bell' Antonio

1960 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Mauro Bolognini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Claudia Cardinale · Pierre Brasseur · Rina Morelli

Synopsis Bell' Antonio (1960) follows the story of the charming and handsome Antonio, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, who is adored by women for his perceived prowess as the ultimate lover. However, Antonio struggles to live up to this reputation. His wife,...

6.9

427 votes

6.9

427 votes

Where Is Freedom?

1954 · Movie · 93 min. · Italy

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Totò · Franca Faldini · Vera Molnar · Ines Florentini

Synopsis Where Is Freedom? (1954) follows the story of a barber who, driven by jealousy, commits murder and is subsequently imprisoned for two decades. Upon his release, he struggles to adapt to a world that has significantly changed and grapples with...

6.8

138 votes

6.8

138 votes

The Art of Getting Along

1955 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Alberto Sordi · Marco Guglielmi · Franco Coop · Luisa Della Noce

Synopsis The Art of Getting Along (1955) chronicles the tumultuous life of Sicilian native Rosario Scimoni, tracing his journey from a promising start to his eventual imprisonment. Set in Catania at the dawn of the 20th century, the narrative begins with...

6.4

103 votes

6.4

103 votes

Gelosia

1942 · Movie · 86 min. · Italy

Direction Ferdinando Maria Poggioli

Cast Luisa Ferida · Roldano Lupi · Ruggero Ruggeri · Elena Zareschi

Synopsis Gelosia (1942) follows the tale of a Marquis who, in a twisted turn of events, allows an innocent man to be blamed for the murder of one of his overseers. This overseer had entered into a marriage of convenience with...

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Rome-Paris-Rome

1951 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Aldo Fabrizi · Sophie Desmarets · Vera Nandi · Peppino De Filippo

Synopsis Rome-Paris-Rome (1951) follows the story of Vincenzo, a dedicated railway employee who operates on the route connecting Rome and Paris. He maintains a complex personal life, with a wife residing in Italy and a mistress, Ginette, a widow with a...

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Fatalità

1947 · Movie · 78 min. · Italy

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Easy Years

1953 · Movie · 98 min. · Italy

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Twelve Hours to Live

1950 · Movie · 81 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Jean Gabin · Elli Parvo · Antonella Lualdi · Paola Borboni

Synopsis Twelve Hours to Live (1950) follows the story of a man named Bachi who, upon his death, is denied entry into heaven due to a past misdeed. Granted a second chance, he is allowed to return to the world of...

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The Governess

1974 · Movie · 111 min. · Italy

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Don Juan in Sicily

1967 · Movie · 104 min. · Italy

Direction Alberto Lattuada

Cast Lando Buzzanca · Katia Moguy · Ewa Aulin · Stefania Careddu

Synopsis Don Juan in Sicily (1967) follows the life of Giovanni Percolla, a man residing in Catania who is constantly pampered by his three devoted sisters. Giovanni adopts the persona of a Don Juan to conceal his actual lack of experience...

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Devotion

1950 · Movie · Italy

Direction Augusto Genina

Cast Columba Domínguez · Roldano Lupi · Juan de Landa · Franca Marzi

Synopsis Devotion (1950) unfolds in early 20th-century Sardinia, where the once-prosperous aristocratic Decherchi family faces financial ruin and the looming threat of eviction. To settle his debts, Don Paulu, the family's son, desperately seeks assistance. He turns to Uncle Zua, a...

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Enrico IV

1943 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Giorgio Pastina

Cast Enzo Biliotti · Clara Calamai · Rubi D'Alma · Lauro Gazzolo

Synopsis Enrico IV (1943) is a cinematic adaptation of Luigi Pirandello's renowned stage play, which shifts the focus from Pirandello's signature absurdism to a more linear narrative. The story revolves around a contemporary nobleman who, despite not being the 11th-century German...

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Man Beast and Virtue

1953 · Movie · 77 min. · Italy

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