Family Diary
Enrico is a struggling journalist in the Rome of 1945. He receives a phone call informing him that his younger brother Lorenzo has died. Enrico recalls their long and difficult relationship; he was brought up by their poor but warm-hearted grandmother, Lorenzo was raised as a gentleman by a wealthy local aristocrat. Reunited in the Florence of the 1930s, Enrico becomes his spoilt brother's keeper, forever haunted by a sense of guilty responsibility towards a man he both hates and loves.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Family Diary
Family Diary is a 1962 Italian-language drama film directed by Valerio Zurlini. The cast is led by Marcello Mastroianni, Jacques Perrin, Salvo Randone. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Family Diary was produced by Titanus and made in Italy. It was released on September 28, 1962.
- Director
- Valerio Zurlini
- Writers
- Mario Missiroli, Valerio Zurlini
- Release date
- September 28, 1962
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Titanus
Family Diary cast & crew
Family Diary was directed by Valerio Zurlini and written by Mario Missiroli and Valerio Zurlini.
The cast features Marcello Mastroianni as Enrico, Jacques Perrin as Lorenzo Mainardi, Salvo Randone as Salocchi, Valeria Ciangottini as Enzina, Sylvie as Grandmother, and Serena Vergano as Hospital Nun.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Goffredo Petrassi, cinematography is by Giuseppe Rotunno, and it was produced by Goffredo Lombardo.
Is Family Diary worth watching?
Family Diary holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 53 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Family Diary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Family Diary
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Cast of Family Diary
Marcello Mastroianni
Enrico
Jacques Perrin
Lorenzo Mainardi
Salvo Randone
Salocchi
Valeria Ciangottini
Enzina
Sylvie
Grandmother
Marco Guglielmi
Serena Vergano
Hospital Nun
Marcella Valeri
Franca Pasut
Nino Fuscagni
Miranda Campa
Family Diary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Family Diary in United States?
Family Diary is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Family Diary in?
Family Diary is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Family Diary?
Family Diary runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Family Diary rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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