A Day in the Life
Un giorno nella vita
Synopsis
Some Italian partisans want to take refuge in a convent to escape German raids. The nuns are a little perplexed at first but then agree since one of the men is seriously wounded. When the partisans eventually leave, the Germans take a terrible revenge.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Chiari, Alessandro Blasetti, Diego Fabbri, Cesare Zavattini, Anton Giulio Majano
- Original Score
- Enzo Masetti
- Original Title
- Un giorno nella vita
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Orbis Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Blasetti
Mario Chiari, Alessandro Blasetti, Diego Fabbri, Cesare Zavattini, Anton Giulio Majano
Enzo Masetti
Mario Craveri
Gisa Radicchi Levi
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Chiari
Screenplay
Alessandro Blasetti
Director
Alessandro Blasetti
Screenplay
Enzo Masetti
Original Music Composer
Diego Fabbri
Screenplay
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Anton Giulio Majano
Screenplay
Mario Craveri
Director of Photography
Gisa Radicchi Levi
Editor
Salvo D'Angelo
Production Design
Aldo Tommasini
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Day in the Life.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Day in the Life.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
More Like A Day in the Life
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Day in the Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Day in the Life about?
Some Italian partisans want to take refuge in a convent to escape German raids. The nuns are a little perplexed at first but then agree since one of the men is seriously wounded. When the partisans eventually leave, the Germans take a terrible revenge.
Who directed A Day in the Life?
A Day in the Life was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
Who stars in A Day in the Life?
The principal cast of A Day in the Life includes Elisa Cegani, Massimo Girotti, Amedeo Nazzari, Mariella Lotti, Dina Sassoli.
When was A Day in the Life released and how long is it?
A Day in the Life was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Day in the Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Day in the Life was composed by Enzo Masetti.