Chronicle of Poor Lovers

Chronicle of Poor Lovers

1954 · 105 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Romance

Florence, Italy, 1925, during the fascist dictatorship. In order to live near his girlfriend Bianca, young Mario moves to a humble street in the old city center, where he befriends Maciste and Ugo, two anti-fascists.

Directed by Carlo Lizzani · Written by Giuseppe Dagnino

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