Divorce Italian Style (1961)

Ceremony Year: 1963Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1961

Nominated Talent & Credits

Ennio De Concini— Ennio de Concini, Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi

Alfredo Giannetti— Ennio de Concini, Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi

Pietro Germi— Pietro Germi

Synopsis / Overview

Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen) — 35th Academy Awards (1963)

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