A comprehensive look at the condition of women in Italy during the years of economic boom : (1) "I bambini" or how difficult can be for parents to reveal the mystery of birth to their young children. (2) "Le adolescenti" or how the first kiss can be pleasant for teenagers and a worry to their parents. (3) "Lo sfregio" or how violent a male ego can be after a woman's rejection. ...
Director Mauro Bolognini inserts this story in Fascist Italy, with careful attention to details. The couple formed by Matteo Zannoni (Bruno Cirino) and Libera Valente (Cardinale) can't bear fascism. They move constantly between cities, settling down in Modena, where Libera quickly collides with the fascist political commissar Franco Testa (Philippe Leroy). Libera has to suffer ...
Looking to reinforce his gang Torrez Gordon Watch raids a jail at the Mexican border. All prisoners who refuse to become his new henchman are to be shot dead. Arizona Colt can elude and makes it to a peaceful little town. Little does he know that Torrez Gordon Watch plans to rob the town's bank. Watch has already brought a gang member in position to feel out how it can be done....
