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Violent Summer
The film
Violent Summer (Italian: Estate violenta, French: Été violent) is a 1959 Italian–French drama film directed by Valerio Zurlini, his second feature film. Set in the Italian seaside resort of Riccione in July 1943, it depicts a love affair between a prominent Fascist's young draft-dodging son, portrayed by Jean-Louis Trintignant, and a naval officer's widow, older than he, portrayed by Eleonora Rossi Drago.
DirectorValerio Zurlini
Genresfilm et téléfilm de guerre · film ou téléfilm d'amour · drame
CountryFrance, Italie
Runtime98 min
Record & provenance
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Record source: The Film world cinema index
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