Paris, My Love (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1962, Paris, My Love is a comedy film directed by Vittorio Caprioli, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Parigi O Cara is probably the most camp in the history of Italian cinema, certainly a favourite with the GLBT community who quote its lines by heart. Unique as it's the only film where Franca Valeri (now 90) is the unquestioned star, in the role of Delia, a snobbish, stingy prostitute who is moving to Paris looking for greener and more lucrative pastures. An anti-neorealist, amoral, almost abstract comedy, which anticipates Almodóvar, a ferocious, though gentle, non-moralistic portrayal of the 60's boom and its broken dreams. The dialogue between Delia and her brother (played by Fiorenzo Fiorentini), when he does (or does not) tell her he is a homosexual, is memorable, a primordial coming-out, a masterpiece of allusions. But what makes it one of the first examples of a film with a "gay point of view" is the approach: perceptive, non-conformist, caustically witty. A film ahead of its times, still unbeaten.
Who’s in it. Paris, My Love stars Franca Valeri as Delia Nesti, Vittorio Caprioli as Avallone, Fiorenzo Fiorentini as Claudio Nesti and Margherita Girelli as Grazia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Paris, My Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris, My Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris, My Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris, My Love (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris, My Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris, My Love worth watching?
- Paris, My Love holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paris, My Love?
- Paris, My Love stars Franca Valeri, Vittorio Caprioli, Fiorenzo Fiorentini, Margherita Girelli and Antonio Battistella.
- When was Paris, My Love released?
- Paris, My Love was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.