Without doubt over long at almost three and a half hours but easily watched in parts. I watched the first three segments and the fourth later and this, I understand was never included outside Italy anyway and is not quite as enchanting as the rest. The opening part from Fellini is impressive, with wonderful colour, movement and imaginative and surreal moments. Despite the presence of Anita Ekberg, however, it does begin to tire and for a short film begin to seem rather long. I really enjoyed the Visconti contribution and the wonderful performance from Rome Schneider in particular. It is good to see Tomas Milian in an early role but he is rather overshadowed here. Against my expectations, I particularly enjoyed the de Sica item featuring a masterful performance from Sophia Loren. I particularly liked the dubious illegal lottery for sex element and all the fairground vehicles and rides but it has to be said that even if Loren cannot act like the sultry and bewitching Schneider she certainly has a an amazing physical presence. Overall, charming, colourful and revealing of early 60s Italian sex foibles.
Review of Boccaccio '70
