Help Me Dream
Aiutami a sognare
Synopsis
In 1943, during the war, Francesca, widowed, moves with her three daughters to her country house, to get away from the bombing of Bologna. In the villa she finds her childhood friends and her old love Guido, who has not forgotten her. Francesca has a passion for everything that comes from America, like music and cinema. She even tells her daughters that her husband who died in the war would actually leave for the USA, where he would live.
Top Cast
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Mariangela Melato
Francesca
Anthony Franciosa
Ray
Orazio Orlando
Guido
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Mario
Paola Pitagora
Giovanna
Alexandra Stewart
Magda
Franca Tamantini
Tonina
Paola Antolini
Mimma
Alessandra Antolini
Stella
Maria Cristina Le Rose
Celeste
Bob Tonelli
The priest
Ferdinando Orlandi
Benzi
Roberto Bruni
Claudio Mazzenga
Paolo Pigozzi
Davide Celli
Sandro Bisato
Monica Giordano
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Aiutami a sognare
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- A.M.A. Film, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati
Riz Ortolani
Franco Delli Colli
Amedeo Salfa
Gianni Minervini, Antonio Avati
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Pupi Avati
Director
Guido Josia
Production Design
Guido Josia
Costume Design
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Gianni Minervini
Producer
Antonio Avati
Producer
Pupi Avati
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Help Me Dream
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What is Help Me Dream about?
In 1943, during the war, Francesca, widowed, moves with her three daughters to her country house, to get away from the bombing of Bologna. In the villa she finds her childhood friends and her old love Guido, who has not forgotten her. Francesca has a passion for everything that comes from America, like music and cinema. She even tells her daughters that her husband who died in the war would actually leave for the USA, where he would live.
Who directed Help Me Dream?
Help Me Dream was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in Help Me Dream?
The principal cast of Help Me Dream includes Mariangela Melato, Anthony Franciosa, Orazio Orlando, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Paola Pitagora.
When was Help Me Dream released and how long is it?
Help Me Dream was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Help Me Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Help Me Dream was composed by Riz Ortolani.