Игра в карты по-научному (1972)

"Igra v karti po-nauchnomu" (The Scientific Cardplayer) is a unique Italian film released in 1972, directed by Luigi Comencini. The film features an ensemble cast including Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Joseph Cotten, Bette Davis, Mario Carotenuto, Domenico Modugno, Antonella Di Maggio, Daniele Dublino, Luciana Lehar, and Franca Scagnetti. The film tells the story of a group of professional card players who gather in a villa in Tuscany to play a game of Scopone, a complex card game that requires strategy and skill. The game, however, becomes a battleground for personal and cultural rivalries between the players, reflecting the complex social and political dynamics of post-war Italy. "Igra v karti po-nauchnomu" combines elements of drama and comedy, exploring themes of class, identity, and human nature. The film is renowned for its stylish cinematography, sharp dialogue, and intricate plot. It is considered a masterpiece of Italian cinema and has influenced many subsequent films in the genre of intellectual thriller.