Help Me Dream (1981)
In 1943, during the war, Francesca, widowed, moves with her three daughters to her country house, to get away from the bombing of Bologna. In the villa she finds her childhood friends and her old love Guido, who has not forgotten her. Francesca has a passion for everything that comes from America, like music and cinema. She even tells her daughters that her husband who died in the war would actually leave for the USA, where he would live.
Director: Pupi Avati
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: March 26, 1981
Cast
- Mariangela Melato - Francesca
- Anthony Franciosa - Ray
- Orazio Orlando - Guido
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Mario
- Paola Pitagora - Giovanna
- Alexandra Stewart - Magda
- Franca Tamantini - Tonina
- Paola Antolini - Mimma
- Alessandra Antolini - Stella
- Maria Cristina Le Rose - Celeste
Screenplay
- Pupi Avati (Screenplay)
- Pupi Avati (Story)
Music: Riz Ortolani
Cinematography: Franco Delli Colli
Editing: Amedeo Salfa
Production: A.M.A. Film, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Pupi Avati
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Help Me Dream about?
- In 1943, during the war, Francesca, widowed, moves with her three daughters to her country house, to get away from the bombing of Bologna. In the villa she finds her childhood friends and her old love Guido, who has not forgotten her. Francesca has a passion for everything that comes from America, like music and cinema. She even tells her daughters that her husband who died in the war would actually leave for the USA, where he would live.
- Who directed Help Me Dream?
- Help Me Dream was directed by Pupi Avati.
- Who stars in Help Me Dream?
- Help Me Dream stars Mariangela Melato, Anthony Franciosa, Orazio Orlando, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Paola Pitagora, Alexandra Stewart.
- How long is Help Me Dream?
- Help Me Dream has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Help Me Dream?
- Help Me Dream is a Comedy, Romance, Music film.
- Where was Help Me Dream produced?
- Help Me Dream was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Help Me Dream?
- The themes of Help Me Dream include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.