Set in Turin during the late 1800s, the story follows Simone Celzani (Lino Capolicchio), a young man who becomes deeply and hopelessly infatuated with Maria Pedani (Senta Berger), a passionate and energetic gymnastics instructor at a local school. The film humorously explores social mores, physical culture, and the strict pedagogical standards of post-Risorgimento Italy through the lens of Simone's romantic obsession and Maria's unwavering dedication to physical exercise

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Cast

Lino Capolicchio

Simone Censani

Senta Berger

Maria Pedani

Adriana Asti

Elena Diberni

Antonino Faà di Bruno

Commendator Censani

Benjamin Lev

Alfredo Ginoni

Aldo Massasso

Armando

Dante Cleri

Direttore scuola

Ester Carloni

Pinuccia, domestica dei Censani

Ester Carloni

Pinuccia

Solvejg D'Assunta

Elvira Fassi

Edoardo Toniolo

il ministro

Maria Teresa Albani