Scampolo is a young, poor girl who lives on the island of Ischia. She falls in love with a young architect who hopes to win a design competition. Scampolo intecedes on his behalf with the minister and helps him to make his dream come true.
Acting
Romy Schneider's chaotic charisma carries every scene she's in.
Cinematography
Ischia locations that'll have you googling ferry tickets.
Director
Alfred Weidenmann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Romy Schneider's first Italian production after her Sissi trilogy made her a European star.
The film captures 1950s Italian economic optimism, where a clever poor girl could theoretically hustle her way into the elite.
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