The Simple Life
La vita semplice
Synopsis
Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and company want to fight to preserve their way of life. The businessman, however, knows Marco is badly in debt and uses this to try to leverage Marco out of business. Can tradition win out in the face of naked commercialism?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco De Robertis
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco De Robertis
- Original Score
- Ennio Porrino
- Original Title
- La vita semplice
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Scalera Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco De Robertis
Francesco De Robertis, Giovanni Passante Spaccapietre
Ennio Porrino
Francesco De Robertis
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco De Robertis
Director
Giovanni Passante Spaccapietre
Writer
Francesco De Robertis
Screenplay
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Francesco De Robertis
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Simple Life
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What is The Simple Life about?
Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and company want to fight to preserve their way of life. The businessman, however, knows Marco is badly in debt and uses this to try to leverage Marco out of business. Can tradition win out in the face of naked commercialism?
Who directed The Simple Life?
The Simple Life was directed by Francesco De Robertis.
Who stars in The Simple Life?
The principal cast of The Simple Life includes Luciano De Ambrosis, Giulio Stival, Maurizio D'Ancora, Gino Cavalieri, Anna Mancini.
When was The Simple Life released and how long is it?
The Simple Life was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Simple Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Simple Life was composed by Ennio Porrino.