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Theatrical release poster Directed by
Vittorio De Sica Produced by
Vittorio De Sica Screenplay by
Cesare Zavattini

Vittorio De Sica

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Mario Chiari

Adolfo Franci Story by
Cesare Zavattini Starring
Emma Gramatica

Francesco Golisano Music by
Alessandro Cicognini Cinematography
Aldo Graziati Editing by
Eraldo Da Roma Distributed by
Criterion Collection Release date(s) February 8, 1951?(1951-02-08) Running time
100 minutes Country
Italy Language
Italian

Milanese
Miracle in Milan (Italian: Miracolo a Milano) is a 1951 Italian film directed by Vittorio de Sica. The screenplay was co-written by Cesare Zavattini, based on his novel Tot�� il Buono. The picture stars Francesco Golisano, Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa, and Guglielmo Barnab��.[1]

The film, told as a neo-realist fable, explains the lives of a poverty-stricken group in post-war Milan, Italy.
Contents 1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production
4 Reception 4.1 Critical response
4.2 Awards 5 References
6 External links [edit] Plot

This fantasy tale tells of Tot�� who, found in a cabbage patch, is adopted by Lolotta, a wise and kind old woman. When [http://ralphlauren161.blognet.me/2012/07/30/verifiez-certains-de-notre-variation-synthetique-fantastique-de-louis-vuitton-package-mahina/ adopt a tiger] Lolotta dies he moves to an orphanage. At eighteen Tot�� (Francesco Golisano) leaves the orphanage and ends up in a shantytown squatter colony on the outskirts of Milan.

Tot��'s organizational ability learned at [http://www.wetenschappelijke-artikelen.com/school-en-studie/verifiez-certains-de-notre-variation-synthetique-fantastique-de-louis-vuitton-package-mahina/ speak to text] the orphanage and his simple kindness and optimistic outlook acquired from Lolotta bring structure to the colony and a sense of happiness and well being among the dispossessed who live there.

Tot�� is given a magic dove by the ghost of Lolotta and he uses its powers to grant wishes to those who ask. Eventually the dove is taken back by two angels [http://ralphlauren161.blogda.dk/2012/07/30/das-ergebnis-ist-on-der-regel-manner-und-frauen-sind-nicht-fahig-ein-leben-ohne-extravaganz-kupplungen/ tiger habitat] who object to a mortal using its magic powers.

When oil is found in the shantytown capitalists acquire it and the squatters are taken away ostensibly to prison. On the way, however, the dove is returned to Tot�� and his wish for the freedom of his friends is granted. In a wonderful scene they fly away on broomsticks borrowed from the street sweepers in Milan's central square and circle around the Cathedral and then away into the sky, possibly to heaven.

In a sense Tot�� is a Christ-like figure whose innate goodness and miraculous powers are corrupted by the human failings of the dispossessed, especially their simple-minded greed for clothes and money.

[edit] Cast Emma Gramatica as La vecchia Lolotta
Francesco Golisano as Tot��
Paolo Stoppa as Rappi
Guglielmo Barnab�� as Mobbi
Brunella Bovo as Edvige
Anna Carena as Marta, la signora altezzosa
Alba Arnova as La statua che prende vita
Flora Cambi as L'innamorata infelice
Virgilio Riento as Il sergente delle guardie
Arturo [http://member.kib.org.bd/members/louboutin39/activity/10738 christmas stocking fillers] Bragaglia as Alfredo
Erminio Spalla as Gaetano
Riccardo Bertazzolo as L'atleta
Checco Rissone as Il comandante in secondo
Angelo Prioli as Il comandante in primo
Gianni Branduani as Tot�� at eleven years [edit] Production

Vittorio De Sica wrote that he made the film in order to show how the "common man" can exist given the realities of life: "It is true that my people have already attained happiness after their own fashion; precisely because they are destitute, these people still feel - as the majority of ordinary men perhaps no longer do [http://mail.azisforum.com/louboutin39/blog/621862/ school speak] - the living warmth of a ray of winter sunshine, the simple poetry of the wind. They greet water with the same pure joy as Saint Francis did."[2]

The Milan Cathedral serves as a focal location in the film, and can also be viewed as symbolic of the miracle to which the film's title refers.[3]

American special effects specialist Ned Mann was hired for the film. The picture would be Mann's final project.[4] Vittorio De Sica, in neo-realist fashion, used both professional and non-professional actors.[5]

[edit] Reception
[edit] Critical response

The film premiered in Italy on February 8, 1951. Later it was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in April, 1951. In the United States it opened wide on December 17, 1951.

Bosley Crowther, film critic for The New York Times, liked the film and wrote, "The rich vein of sly, compassionate humor that Charlie Chaplin and Ren�� Clair used to mine with unparalleled genius when they were turning out their best satiric films, has been tapped by Vittorio De Sica in his Miracle in Milan, the widely proclaimed Italian picture that arrived at the World yesterday. And although this uncommon vein of fancy is a way from De Sica's previous line, the great director has brought up from his digging a liberal return of purest gold."[6]

The staff at Variety magazine gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The sharp satire on the oil-greedy industrialist is handled in a broader, perhaps exaggerated manner, and pic is liberally sprinkled with intelligent humor, much of it ironic. Performances by pros and tyros alike are flawless."[7]

[edit] Awards

Wins
1951 Cannes Film Festival: Grand Prize of the Festival, Vittorio De Sica; 1951.[8]
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists: Silver Ribbon; Best Production Design, Guido Fiorini; 1951.
New York Film Critics Circle Awards: NYFCC Award; Best Foreign Language Film, Italy; 1951.
National Board of Review: National Board of Review Awards 1951, Best Foreign Films; 1951.
Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts: BAFTA Film Award, Best Film from any Source, Italy; Best Foreign Actor, Francesco Golisano, Italy; 1952. [edit] References ^ Miracle in Milan at the Internet Movie Database.
^ De Sica, Vittorio Miracle in Milan, 1968, Baltimore, Maryland: Pelican Books, p11
^ Schneider, Rolf (2004). Manfred [http://bloggink.com/ralphlauren161/2012/07/30/fiche-system-sont-dans-le-but-de-vogue-moderne-lauren-ralph-autorites/ speak and spell] Leier. ed. 100 most beautiful cathedrals of the world: A journey through five continents. trans. from German by Susan Ghanouni and Rae Walter. Edison, New Jersey: Chartwell Books. p.?11.?
^ [http://ibuyplainfield.org/content/des-navires-de-guerre-chinois-sera-la-premi%C3%A8re-visite-en-isra%C3%ABl lion.com] Ned Mann at the Internet Movie Database.
^ Miracle in Milan at in black and white.
^ Crowther, Bosley. The New York Times, film review, December 18, 1951. Last accessed: January 26, 2008.
^ Variety. Film review, 1951. Last accessed: January 26, 2008.
^ "Festival de Cannes: Miracle in Milan". festival-cannes.com. http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/4098/year/1951.html. Retrieved 2009-01-13.? [edit] External links Miracle in Milan at the Internet Movie Database
Miracle in Milan at Rotten Tomatoes
Miracle in Milan review by Tom [http://blog.cnfol.com/hogan100/article/1343612220-81523497.html lion cubs] Lamont The Guardian
Miracle in Milan at DVD Beaver (includes images)
Miracle in Milan film (Spanish)
Miracle in Milan clip at YouTube
Miracle in Milan final iconic scene at YouTube v
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