Set in a rural area of France in the 19th century, this simple tale tells the story of a servant girl whose life seems marked by grand tragedy, but whose heart is simple and uncomplicated enough not only to endure, but even to attain serenity in the face of her manifold frustrations. Her only friend, to whom she pours out all her troubles, is an old parrot. When the parrot dies, she reverently has it stuffed and continues telling it her woes. This drama is based on a story by Gustave Flaubert.
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Joe Dallesandro
Teodoro
Known for
Flesh for Frankenstein
Blood for Dracula
Adriana Asti
Felicita
Known for
The Best of Youth
The Phantom of Liberty
Tina Aumont
Virginia
Known for
Fellini's Casanova
Torso
Alida Valli
Mrs. Obin
Known for
The Third Man
Eyes Without a Face
Ugo Bologna
Known for
The Second Tragic Fantozzi
Journey with Papa
Pierangelo Civera
Known for
The Conformist
Nightmare City
Antonio Falsi
Also in
Bubu
'Tis Pity She's a Whore
Carlo De Mejo
Known for
City of the Living Dead
Theorem
Elvira Cortese
Known for
Conversation Piece
The Grand Duel
Laura De Marchi
Known for
Nostalgia
The Beyond
Jole Silvani
Known for
City of Women
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Giorgio Ferrara Director · Cesare Zavattini Writer Arturo Zavattini Cinematographer
First release May 13, 1977 · Produced in Italy · Original title Un cuore semplice
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Nashika Corp.
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Italy
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Original title
Un cuore semplice
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · May 13, 1977
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No release date listed for United States.
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