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Human Voice (2014)

04/21/2014 (US) Romance, Drama 25m

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'Human Voice' is based on Jean Cocteau's iconic one woman play of the same name. Set against the backdrop of Naples, Italy, in 1950, this romantic drama tells the story of Angela, (played by Sophia Loren), a woman in the twilight of her years who rides the emotional roller coaster of her last telephone conversation with the man she loves as he is leaving her for another woman.

Edoardo Ponti

Director, Writer
Jean Cocteau

Story
Erri De Luca

Writer

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Sophia Loren

Angela
Enrico Lo Verso

Signore
Alessandra Bonarota

Signore's Lover
Virginia Da Brescia

Giuseppina

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A review by talisencrw

80%

Written by talisencrw on May 9, 2016

This was a real treat for me. I didn't previously realize, before watching Sophia Loren's interview about 'A Special Day' (both that interview and 'Human Voice' are extras on The Criterion Collection release for that film) that this was a beloved role and film that actresses, as they got older, wanted to perform. I also didn't know about this play, despite being a Jean Cocteau enthusiast. This is the first film I have seen directed by Ponti, the son of Loren and the famous producer, Carlo Ponti. His work here is top-notch, especially the cinematography, and I can't for the life of me believe th... read the rest.

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