A Special Day
A special film about two special people.
Directed by Ettore Scola
Produced by C. C. Champion, Canafox Films
A tender, melancholic portrait of two isolated souls finding unexpected intimacy and understanding amid the oppressive machinery of fascism.
Two neighbours — a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife — forge a strong bond on the day of Adolf Hitler's historic 1938 visit to Rome.
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Questions people ask
Is A Special Day sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is A Special Day scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is A Special Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is A Special Day easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does A Special Day end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Ensemble
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Like A Special Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Special Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Special Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Special Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Special Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
