An American in Rome (1954) – Alberto Sordi as Nando Moriconi
Framed photo of "An American in Rome 1954 - Alberto Sordi as Nando Moriconi" — Black-and-white fine art print on Fine Art paper Fine Art 70x50 cm
- ✓ Solid wood frame: 75 × 55 × 2 cm | 3 mm glass
- ✓ Limited edition of 30 numbered and signed pieces (Certificate of Authenticity + Hologram)
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- ✓ Photo under license
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About this photo
Alberto Sordi in *An American in Rome* - The iconic scene with milk and cornflakes
This photograph captures the iconic scenefrom *Un Americano a Roma* in which Nando Moriconi discovers the American breakfast. Directed by Steno in 1954, this film marks the pinnacle ofAlberto Sordi’s comedic talent, with a direction in which every gesture conveys the character’s naive wonder at the American modernity of the 1950s.
The film was a resounding success in Italy, catapulting Alberto Sordi to the status of a national star. This comedy by Stefano Vanzina, known as "Steno," and produced by Carlo Ponti, perfectly captures the American-obsession of the era while celebrating Italian identity. Sordi delivers a memorable performance, alternating between blissful admiration and touching awkwardness, creating a character who has become an icon of popular Italian cinema.
A collector's item that captures the essence of Italian comedy and Sordi's talent for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
