Splendor (1989 film)
Splendor is a drama film from 1989, a collaborative Italian-French production, directed by Ettore Scola.
Plot
In a small town in Italy, Jordan (Marcello Mastroianni) is the owner of the cinema named Splendor, which is facing financial difficulties due to falling audience numbers. Reflecting on his life since moving there as a child with his father, Jordan seeks ways to save the theater. He employs Chantal (Marina Vlady), a French showgirl, to work as an usher. Luigi (Massimo Troisi), a film enthusiast who has developed feelings for Chantal, takes on the role of projectionist following a brief romantic involvement. With television drawing viewers away from cinemas, Jordan considers the unconventional idea of adding striptease performances to attract patrons. Throughout the movie, excerpts from iconic films such as Metropolis, It's a Wonderful Life, and Amarcord are incorporated.
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni portraying Jordan
- Massimo Troisi as Luigi
- Marina Vlady in the role of Chantal Duvivier
- Paolo Panelli as Mr. Paolo
- Pamela Villoresi playing Eugenia
- Giacomo Piperno as Lo Fazio
Awards
- Official Selection at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival
- Winner of the Nastro d'Argento for Best Cinematography awarded to Luciano Tovoli