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Directed by Giuliano Cenci, Pinocchio leans on a strong ensemble — Roberta Paladini, Roberto Bertea, Lauro Gazzolo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1972.
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