Acting

Flora Mariel

Acting credits

Through a series of scenes inspired by famous songs, various episodes of Italian life in the last fifty years are recalled.

Half a Century of Song

1952

6.7

A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.

The Suitcase of Dreams

1953

6.5

Camilla, a middle-aged Venetian widow, arrives in Rome to take up service as a maid for the Rossetti family, who are not prosperous. With her discreet presence, she is an element of cohesion for them thru tensions and misfortunes.