Come Play with Me (1968 film)

Come Play with Me (Italian: Grazie, zia) is a 1968 Italian drama film directed by Salvatore Samperi. It was listed to compete at the 1968 Cannes Film Festival,[1] but the festival was cancelled due to the events of May 1968 in France. The English title is not a translation of the Italian one, which translates into English as "Thanks, Auntie".

Come Play with Me
A poster with the film's Italian title: Grazie, zia
Directed bySalvatore Samperi
Written bySalvatore Samperi
Sergio Bazzini
Pier Luigi Murgia
StarringLisa Gastoni
CinematographyAldo Scavarda
Edited bySilvano Agosti
Music byEnnio Morricone
Release date
  • 1968 (1968)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

Plot

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Alvise (Lou Castel) is a young man who thinks he is paralyzed. He receives treatment for his psychological problem. His father leaves Alvise for a few days in the care of Aunt Lea (Lisa Gastoni), who is Alvise's mother's sister. Alvise becomes infatuated with his aunt and Lea also reciprocates gradually. Lea breaks off her relationship with Stefano (Gabriele Ferzetti) to be with her nephew. Alvise promises to make love to Lea if she plays with him and beats him at any of the games. Lea and Alvise play a number of games leading to the ultimate game of euthanasia.

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References

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  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: Come Play with Me". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 4 April 2009.
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