Overview
Eugenia Grandet (also known as Eugenie Grandet) is a 1946 Italian historical drama film directed by Mario Soldati. It is based on the 1833 novel Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac. The novel has been adapted into films on a number of occasions. The film's sets were designed by art director Gastone Medin.
The film entered the competition at the 7th Venice International Film Festival. For her performance Alida Valli won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress. The film also won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Scenography.
Plot
Cast
Alida Valli: Eugenia Grandet
Giorgio De Lullo: Charles Grandet
Gualtiero Tumiati: Felix Grandet
Giuditta Rissone: Eugenia's mother
Maria Bodi: Madame Des Grassins
Giuseppe Varni: Mr. Des Grassins
Pina Gallini: Nanon
Lina Gennari: Marquise D'Aubrion
Enzo Biliotti: Notary Cruchet
Liana Del Balzo
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