Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember (1997)
"Marcello Mastroianni: mi ricordo, sì, io mi ricordo" (original title)

In 1996, Marcello Mastroianni talks about life as an actor. It's an anecdotal and philosophical memoir, moving from topic to topic, fully conscious of a man ^Óof a certain age^Ô looking ... See full summary »

Director:

Anna Maria Tatò

Writer:

Anna Maria Tatò

Stars:

Marcello Mastroianni, Renato Berta, Manoel de Oliveira

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marcello Mastroianni	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Renato Berta	...	Himself
Manoel de Oliveira	...	Himself
Diogo Dória	...	Himself
Leonor Silveira	...	Herself

Storyline

In 1996, Marcello Mastroianni talks about life as an actor. It's an anecdotal and philosophical memoir, moving from topic to topic, fully conscious of a man ^Óof a certain age^Ô looking back. He tells stories about Fellini and De Sica's direction, of using irony in performances, of constantly working (an actor tries to find himself in characters). He's diffident about prizes, celebrates Rome and Paris, salutes Naples and its people. He answers the question, why make bad films; recalls his father and grandfather, carpenters, his mother, deaf in her old age, and his brother, a film editor; he's modest about his looks. In repose, time's swift passage holds Mastroianni inward gaze.

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Plot Keywords:

actor | reminiscence | film clip | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

12 September 2006 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember

Filming Locations:

Douro River, Portugal

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,829 (USA) (13 August 1999)

Gross:

$9,829 (USA) (13 August 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinecittà, Istituto Luce, Mikado Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

198 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features The 10th Victim (1965)

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Soundtracks

"Piaceva alle donne"
Lyrics by Pietro Garinei and Sandro Giovannini
Music by Armando Trovajoli
From the musical "Ciao Rudy" (1966)
Sung by Marcello Mastroianni

User Reviews

What a Star

This is a fantastic documentary for anyone really interested in the cinema. It is very long so it is really for the committed cinephile and true fan of Marcello Mastroanni. He was already 72 when he recorded this but that only gives the film even more credibility. He has great humility and is very candid. I have always admired this man both as an actor and as a person. His warmth is such that you can imagine yourself having an espresso with him and listen to him talk. And can he talk. You can see that he truly enjoys his profession and takes it very seriously indeed. He talks with the same easy manner that he acts.He makes it all look and sound so easy. Bravo Marcellino wherever you are.