The Witches (1967)
The Witches (1967) is an Italian comedy anthology film produced by Dino De Laurentiis in 1965. Directed by Luchino Visconti, Franco Rossi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Mauro Bolognini and Vittorio De Sica, it features five humorous tales about witches. This was also the final film to be released during Totò’s lifetime.
1. The Witch Burned Alive (Luchino Visconti). A well-known actress visits an Austrian chalet for a night with friends. The guests proceed to intoxicate her, and upon her loss of consciousness, they remove her makeup to examine the flaws on her face, which had always been perceived as flawless by her admirers.
2. Civic Spirit (Franco Rossi). After being injured in a traffic accident, a man is helped by a passing woman who offers to take him to the hospital. However, it becomes apparent that her only motive was to use the carpool lane. Upon arriving at her destination, she abruptly ejects the man from her vehicle.
3. The Earth Seen from the Moon (Pier Paolo Pasolini). This comedic tale centers on a red-headed duo, father Ciancicato and son Baciu Miao. After the death of his wife, Ciancicato sets out to find a new bride. He discovers a deaf girl living on the outskirts of Rome and makes her his wife. In hopes of buying a better home nearby, Ciancicato hatches a plan for the girl to pretend to attempt suicide by jumping from the Colosseum, prompting others to donate money to save her. Unfortunately, she slips on a banana peel during the act and tragically passes away, leaving her buried beside Ciancicato’s former spouse.
4. The Sicilian Belle (Mauro Bolognini). In this brief account, a woman from Sicily informs her father of a man’s unwanted advances towards her. In response, the father takes violent action and kills the entire family.
5. An Evening like the Others (Vittorio De Sica). Clint Eastwood, a fan of western movies, struggles with his stagnant marriage. In an attempt to spice things up, he masquerades as a gunslinger to impress his wife. However, she remains unimpressed and this realization marks the end of their relationship. The last scene depicts her imagining herself as a glamorous celebrity, attracting the attention of older businessmen as she struts in ever-changing designer outfits. Eventually, she dons a stunning silk gown in various vibrant hues, removing each layer one by one.
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Cast:  Silvana ManganoGloria ('The Witch Burned Alive')  Annie GirardotValeria ('The Witch Burned Alive')  Francisco RabalPaolo ('The Witch Burned Alive')  Massimo GirottiSportsman ('The Witch Burned Alive')  Véronique VendellYoung Girlfriend ('The Witch Burned Alive')  Marilù ToloWaitress ('The Witch Burned Alive') Silvana ManganoWoman in a Hurry ('Civic Spirit')  Alberto SordiElio Ferocci ('Civic Spirit') Silvana ManganoAssurdina Caì ('The Earth Seen from the Moon')  TotòCiancicato Miao ('The Earth Seen from the Moon')  Ninetto DavoliBaciu Miao ('The Earth Seen from the Moon') Silvana ManganoNunzia ('The Sicilian Belle')  Pietro TordiNunzia's Father ('The Sicilian Belle') Silvana ManganoGiovanna ('An Evening Like the Others')  Clint EastwoodCharlie ('An Evening Like the Others')  Valentino MacchiMan at Stadium ('An Evening Like the Others') |
The Witches (1967) is an Italian comedy anthology film produced by Dino De Laurentiis in 1965. Directed by Luchino Visconti, Franco Rossi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Mauro Bolognini and Vittorio De Sica, it features five humorous tales about witches. This was also the final film to be released during Totò’s lifetime.
1. The Witch Burned Alive (Luchino Visconti). A well-known actress visits an Austrian chalet for a night with friends. The guests proceed to intoxicate her, and upon her loss of consciousness, they remove her makeup to examine the flaws on her face, which had always been perceived as flawless by her admirers.
2. Civic Spirit (Franco Rossi). After being injured in a traffic accident, a man is helped by a passing woman who offers to take him to the hospital. However, it becomes apparent that her only motive was to use the carpool lane. Upon arriving at her destination, she abruptly ejects the man from her vehicle.
3. The Earth Seen from the Moon (Pier Paolo Pasolini). This comedic tale centers on a red-headed duo, father Ciancicato and son Baciu Miao. After the death of his wife, Ciancicato sets out to find a new bride. He discovers a deaf girl living on the outskirts of Rome and makes her his wife. In hopes of buying a better home nearby, Ciancicato hatches a plan for the girl to pretend to attempt suicide by jumping from the Colosseum, prompting others to donate money to save her. Unfortunately, she slips on a banana peel during the act and tragically passes away, leaving her buried beside Ciancicato’s former spouse.
4. The Sicilian Belle (Mauro Bolognini). In this brief account, a woman from Sicily informs her father of a man’s unwanted advances towards her. In response, the father takes violent action and kills the entire family.
5. An Evening like the Others (Vittorio De Sica). Clint Eastwood, a fan of western movies, struggles with his stagnant marriage. In an attempt to spice things up, he masquerades as a gunslinger to impress his wife. However, she remains unimpressed and this realization marks the end of their relationship. The last scene depicts her imagining herself as a glamorous celebrity, attracting the attention of older businessmen as she struts in ever-changing designer outfits. Eventually, she dons a stunning silk gown in various vibrant hues, removing each layer one by one.
