La Femme du dimanche
La donna della domenica
Directed by:
Luigi ComenciniCinematography:
Luciano TovoliComposer:
Ennio MorriconeCast:
Jacqueline Bisset, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Omero Antonutti, Ennio Antonelli, Lina Volonghi, Tina Lattanzi, Giuseppe Anatrelli (more)Plots(1)
An odious architect is beaten to death and a high society wife (Jacqueline Bisset) and her gay friend (Jean-Louis Trintignant) are the key suspects with a discarded letter implicating them in the crime. Commissioner Santamaria (Marcello Mastroianni) is assigned to the case and tries to uncover the murder suspect in upper-class Turin. With a murder mystery narrative worthy of Agatha Christie, The Sunday Woman is also a sharp critique of Turin’s upper crust. (Radiance Films)
(more)Reviews (1)
This unassuming yet very well-made film may not have the most interesting crime storyline, but it stands out for its atmosphere and depiction of its era's society. The casting is also very good, with Marcello Mastroianni and especially Jean-Louis Trintignant showing why they became film stars. Jacqueline Bisset is primarily beautiful and fits perfectly into her role as a bored lady of the upper class. The film can be considered a social satire of the better society of its time, its "morality," and life goals. Overall impression: 70%.
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