The Fitzi-Cintinis are wealthy, sophisticated, aristocratic Italians living in Ferrara in the late 1930s. They are also Jewish. Micol and Alberto, the adult children of the family gather a circle of friends about them. They play tennis and hold parties in the garden, shutting out the world as they are gradually shut out of Italian society. One of these friends, Giorgio, is a Jew from the middle class. We see the looming horror through the eyes of this family as well. Giorgio is in love with Micol, but his love and awareness cannot draw her out before the inevitable tragedy occurs. The film is told sparsely, and with great sensitivity.
Awards
1972 Oscar Award winner for Best Foreign Film
1971 Berlin International Film Festival winner of:
Golden Berlin Bear (Vittorio De Sica)
Interfilm Award - Otto Dibelius Film Award (Vittorio De Sica)1973 British Academy Awards winner of:
United Nations Award
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