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Ghosts of Rome

1961 · 96 min Fantasy Comedy
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

An elderly prince inhabits his ancient Roman palazzo, sharing the cavernous halls with the benevolent ghosts of his ancestors. For years, he has stubbornly refused extravagant offers from a development consortium eager to demolish the palace for a modern department store. His sudden death, however, passes the estate to a pragmatic nephew who promptly signs the demolition papers. With the wrecking ball looming, the spectral residents—a mischievous collection of bygone nobility—orchestrate a hauntingly clever campaign to save their eternal home from commercial oblivion.

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Original Title Fantasmi a Roma
Year 1961
Country Italy
Genre Fantasy, Comedy
Director Antonio Pietrangeli
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (67 votes)

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A charming Italian fantasy-comedy that uses the supernatural not for scares, but for a gentle satire on progress versus tradition. Director Antonio Pietrangeli crafts a witty narrative where the ghosts are the true guardians of heritage, resulting in delightfully absurd scenarios.

What lingers after the final reel is a sweet, melancholic humor and the poignant idea that some things are worth haunting for. It’s a testament to the enduring spirit of the past, quite literally. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Antonio Pietrangeli

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Sun-drenched Roman halls, faded grandeur, and a whimsical, ghostly camaraderie.

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