Filippo Mercati

The Anatomy of Love

Nine episodes about life in Italy in the period just before its economic boom.

Il matrimonio

An Italian historical comedy film consisting of three segments, based on three stage plays by Anton Chekhov.

Il matrimonio

An Italian historical comedy film consisting of three segments, based on three stage plays by Anton Chekhov.

Times Gone By

A number of different segments taken from 19th century Italian stories.

Times Gone By

A number of different segments taken from 19th century Italian stories.

First Communion

The daughter of Signor Carloni is about to take her first communion. A problem arises when the dressmaker spends too much time working on the girl's communion frock.

Flesh Will Surrender

Giovanni used to be a humble, mild-mannered government clerk whose life was turned upside down when he met Giulio, a notorious forger who at once set about manipulating the over-confident man. Giovanni did what he should never have done: he associated himself with the crook. Giulio soon laid hands on Giovanni's money, ruined his career and manhandled him into marrying his own mistress, the beautiful Ginevra. It was of course an unhappy marriage but Giovanni found a little solace when his son Ciro was born. Seven years later though, Wanzer resurfaced...