Filomena Marturano

Filomena Marturano is a 1950 Argentine musical film directed by Luis Mottura. A production of the classical era of Argentine cinema, it is based on the theatrical piece Filumena Marturano by the Neapolitan actor and author Eduardo [De Filippo], which had been previously performed in Argentina with great success by the company of Tita Merello. It was adapted by Ariel Cortazzo and María Cruz Regás. It starred Tita Merello, again, and Guillermo Battaglia.
Costumes were designed by Héctor Fernández Gómez.
The film was remade in 1964 as the Italian film Italian Style">Italian language">Italian Style.

Reception

The film is remembered for offering to Merello what is considered one of her best film roles.
It was also noted for its focus on biological and fictional paternity and the strong resonance of the theme in Argentinian society.