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The Simple Life

1946 · 90 min Drama

Marco and his son Toto work in a Venetian gondola yard and maintain the old traditions of gondoliers. When a newly-arrived businessman decides he wants to buy the yard and demolish it, Marco and company want to fight to preserve their way of life. The businessman, however, knows Marco is badly in debt and uses this to try to leverage Marco out of business. Can tradition win out in the face of naked commercialism?

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Original Title La vita semplice
Year 1946
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Director Francesco De Robertis
Runtime 90 min.

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The Simple Life is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1946. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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