Filomena Marturano

Filomena Marturano is a 1950 Argentine musical film directed by Luis Mottura.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A production of the classical era of Argentine cinema, it is based on the theatrical piece Filumena Marturano by the Neapolitan actor and author Eduardo De Filippo, which had been previously performed in Argentina with great success by the company of Tita Merello.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite book</ref> It was adapted by Ariel Cortazzo and María Cruz Regás. It starred Tita Merello, again,<ref name=":0" /> and Guillermo Battaglia.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Costumes were designed by Héctor Fernández Gómez.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The film was remade in 1964 as the Italian film Marriage Italian Style (Matrimonio all'italiana).

Reception

The film is remembered for offering to Merello what is considered one of her best film roles.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

It was also noted for its focus on biological and fictional paternity and the strong resonance of the theme in Argentinian society.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

External links

• IMDb entry