The House of Smiles

– A septuagenarian couple are attracted to each other in a retirement home but find the institution an..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Original Name:
La casa del sorriso
The House of Smiles (1991) - Also known as La casa del sorriso

A septuagenarian couple are attracted to each other in a retirement home but find the institution and their fellow patients frown on their relationship.

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Release Date:

01 Mar 1991

Language:

Italian, French

Director:

Marco Ferreri

Writer:

Liliane Betti, Marco Ferreri, Antonino Marino

Main Actors:

Ingrid Thulin, Dado Ruspoli, Enzo Cannavale, Nuccia Fumo

Plot:

Adelina, a former "Miss Smiles" beauty queen, is a resident at a senior citizen retirement home. Her joie de vie and unfaded beauty make her attractive to the male residents, especially Andrea, a dapper and charming but married septuagenarian. Their initial mutual attraction evolves into physical desire, but their families and the conservative culture of the institution conspire against their consummating their love.

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10