A Simple Heart (1977)
Set in a rural area of France in the 19th century, this simple tale tells the story of a servant girl whose life seems marked by grand tragedy, but whose heart is simple and uncomplicated enough not only to endure, but even to attain serenity in the face of her manifold frustrations. Her only friend, to whom she pours out all her troubles, is an old parrot. When the parrot dies, she reverently has it stuffed and continues telling it her woes. This drama is based on a story by Gustave Flaubert.
Director: Giorgio Ferrara
Genre: Drama
Release Date: May 13, 1977
Cast
- Joe Dallesandro - Teodoro
- Adriana Asti - Felicita
- Tina Aumont - Virginia
- Alida Valli - Mrs. Obin
- Ugo Bologna
- Pierangelo Civera
- Antonio Falsi
- Carlo De Mejo
- Elvira Cortese
- Laura De Marchi
Screenplay
- Gustave Flaubert (Original Film Writer)
- Cesare Zavattini
Music: Franco Mannino
Cinematography: Arturo Zavattini
Editing: Roberto Perpignani
Production: Nashika Corp.
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giorgio Ferrara
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Simple Heart about?
- Set in a rural area of France in the 19th century, this simple tale tells the story of a servant girl whose life seems marked by grand tragedy, but whose heart is simple and uncomplicated enough not only to endure, but even to attain serenity in the face of her manifold frustrations. Her only friend, to whom she pours out all her troubles, is an old parrot. When the parrot dies, she reverently has it stuffed and continues telling it her woes. This drama is based on a story by Gustave Flaubert.
- Who directed A Simple Heart?
- A Simple Heart was directed by Giorgio Ferrara.
- Who stars in A Simple Heart?
- A Simple Heart stars Joe Dallesandro, Adriana Asti, Tina Aumont, Alida Valli, Ugo Bologna, Pierangelo Civera.
- What genre is A Simple Heart?
- A Simple Heart is a Drama film.
- Where was A Simple Heart produced?
- A Simple Heart was produced in Italy.