In Salò, a commemorative plaque has been unveiled on the birthplace of Luigi Comencini, a renowned Italian film director. The house, located at number 20 via Cure del Lino, is currently used as a vacation home with four apartments.
Luigi Comencini, born in Salò on June 8, 1916, and died in Rome on April 6, 2007, is considered one of the founding fathers of the Italian comedy genre, along with Dino Risi and Mario Monicelli. The director and screenwriter created numerous masterpieces of Italian cinema, including “Bread, Love and Jealousy” (1954), “Everybody Go Home” (1960) with Alberto Sordi, “Bebo’s Girl” (1963) with Claudia Cardinale, “The Adventures of Pinocchio” (1972) with Nino Manfredi as Geppetto, and “The Scientific Cardplayer” (1972) with Sordi and Silvana Mangano.
The plaque inauguration ceremony took place on Monday morning in the presence of Mayor Gianpiero Cipani and a delegation of local administrators. The blue house where Comencini was born is now a symbolic place for the city of Salò and Italian cinema enthusiasts.
The initiative pays tribute to the great artistic talent of the Salò-born director who left an indelible mark on the history of Italian cinema. The plaque commemorates the figure of Luigi Comencini and his contribution to Italian cinematography, reminding all visitors that one of the greatest directors of our country was born in that house.
The blue house on via Cure del Lino now represents a landmark for cinema lovers and those who want to learn more about the life and works of Luigi Comencini. The available apartments offer the opportunity to experience a unique stay immersed in the history and art of Italian cinema.
With this initiative, Salò once again confirms itself as a city rich in culture and tradition, capable of enhancing its artistic heritage and paying homage to its illustrious citizens. The plaque on Luigi Comencini’s birthplace represents a tangible sign of the importance that the city attributes to its past and its most significant personalities.
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