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Release Year1968
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
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DirectorBruno Gaburro
WritersGianluigi Anelli, Giacomo Gramegna, Bruno Gaburro
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsInconsolable Widows Are Looking For Distractions
About Inconsolable Widows Are Looking For Distractions
In the wake of the black comedy episodes in vogue in the mid 60s, the film consists of three episodes that tell of husbands and wives who die happy
Directed by Bruno Gaburro, Inconsolable Widows Are Looking For Distractions leans on a strong ensemble — Luisa Rivelli, Gabriella Pallotta, Carla Romanelli — 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 comedy titles of 1968.
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