David di Donatello for Best Original Screenplay (1975) 🎭 Main Cast Ugo Tognazzi as Giulio Basletti, an aging trade unionist

The story follows , a 50-year-old factory worker and staunch communist who prides himself on his "progressive" and "modern" views on social issues. He marries his 17-year-old goddaughter, Vincenzina , but his enlightened facade crumbles when she begins an affair with Giovanni , a young policeman. Come Home and Meet My Wife (1974) - IMDb

as Vincenzina Rotunno, his young, southern-born wife

Romanzo popolare (internationally titled Come Home and Meet My Wife ) is a hallmark of the genre, blending biting social satire with domestic tragedy. Directed by the legendary Mario Monicelli , the film is set in the industrial heart of Milan and serves as a "bitter investigation" into the changing dynamics of the Italian working class during the mid-1970s. 🎬 Core Details Director: Mario Monicelli Release Year: 1974 Setting: Industrial Milan, Italy Genre: Comedy / Drama

as Giovanni Pizzullo, a handsome southern policeman 📖 Synopsis & Themes