Domenico, a successfull businessman, with an eye for the girls, begins an affair with Filumena when she is 17 years old. She becomes a prostitute, but also becomes the mistress of Domenico. He eventually sets her up in an apartment, and she works for him in his various businesses. She secretly bears three children, who are raised by nannys. Domenico starts planning to marry a young employee. Filumena tricks him into marriage by pretending to be dying. Domenico annuls the marriage. Filumena then tells him of the three children. She says that one of the children belongs to Domenico, but will not say which one is his. You start to believe that all of the children could be his, and Domenico then marries Filumena again, this time willingly.
AWARDS FOR MATRIMONIO ALL'ITALIANA (1964):
- Academy Awards, USA
1966
Nominated
Oscar
Best Foreign Language Film
Italy.
1965
Nominated
Oscar
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Sophia Loren
- David di Donatello Awards
1965
Won
David
Best Production (Migliore Produzione)
Carlo Ponti
- Golden Globes, USA
1965
Won
Golden Globe
Best Foreign-Language Foreign Film
Italy.Together with Sallah Shabati (1964) and Girl with Green Eyes (1964).
Nominated
Golden Globe
Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy
Marcello Mastroianni
Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy
Sophia Loren
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
1965
Won
Silver Ribbon
Best Supporting Actress (Migliore Attrice Non Protagonista)
Tecla Scarano
- Laurel Awards
1965
2nd place
Golden Laurel
Comedy Performance, Female
Sophia Loren
- Moscow International Film Festival
1965
Won
Best Actress
Sophia Loren
Nominated
Grand Prix
Vittorio De Sica
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