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• Actors: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas
• Directors: Vittorio De Sica
• Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: French, Italian
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: June 10, 2008
• Run Time: 448 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0016MLIL6
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,261 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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THE SOPHIA LOREN 4-FILM COLLECTION includes 4 films featuring the 1991 Honorary Academy Award(r) winner for lifetime contribution to film. See Sophia Loren like never before in limited edition collectible vinyl packaging - plus a special bonus featurette, "Sophia Loren: La Diva Popolana," featuring interviews with her sons, Carlo Ponti Jr. and Edoardo Ponti. Films in the set include: CAROSELLO NAPOLETANO - A colorful view of Naples and its history is seen through music and dance - one of Sophia Loren's earlier roles; ATTILA - Attila the Hun is threatening an increasingly decadent, orgiastic Roman Empire. Only Aetius, an officer in the army, realizes the danger threatening Rome; MADAME SANS-GENE - The story of the careless laundress Catherine and her young sergeant Francois, whose love must weather the revolution and the opinions of the Imperial Court. I GIRASOLI (SUNFLOWER) - A young married couple is separated for years by war until the bride, Giovanna, sets out to find her husband.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Attractive set for a legendary film star-Sophia Loren, June 16, 2008

By	boopkid (USA) - See all my reviews

The four films included in this attractively packaged set are rare indeed, so for this Sophia fan to finally own them, is a wonderful privilege. The film transfers to DVD are bright and clean, and I was impressed given the age of some of these foreign films. On that note,
The films are presented in their original language with English subtitles. For Sophia "aficionados", this set is a Godsend, given it gives us glimpses of Sophia's early beginnings as an actress in "Attila" and "Carosello Napoletano" (1954) (Italy), and then on to her middle period with the hilarious film- "Madam Sans-Gene" (1962) (France), with Sophia already displaying her huge comedic talents and SOPHIsticated acting technique. Then on to what may be the first film of her late period- "I Girasoli" ("Sunflower") (Italian) (1970), a classic pairing with Marcello Mastroianni and her best Director, Vittorio De Sica. This latter film shows Sophia at her best, it has intense dramatic moments and charming comedic moments, beautifully acted with depth and conviction by its principals. Let's face it, no one can laugh more joyously or cry more deeply than Sophia on screen. It also features a beautiful Oscar nominated score by Henry Mancini. Just a side note- Sophia won the Italian "David DiDonatello" award for "I Girasoli", considered to be equivalent to the Oscar in Italy. If this weren't enough, also included is a documentary on Sophia in which the four films and their star are elegantly presented, featuring interviews with her two sons and film scholars. It was great seeing her two sons, now adults, lovingly speaking about their talented and beautiful mother. All in all a very nice package for any film enthusiast and again for Sophia fans a treasured MUST. How about a Sophia II, III, and well, you get the picture...

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUNFLOWER, July 8, 2008

By	Dennis P. Cannon (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I LIKE SUNFLOWER WHICH IS PART OF THE SOPHIA LOREN COLLECTION.
IT IS A WONDERFUL FILM AND THE MUSIC BY HENRY MANCINI OUT OF THIS WORLD.
WAS WONDERFUL SEEING THIS FILM HAVE WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent choice, May 25, 2009

By	Luis Monge - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like Sophie Loren, and with this movie package I want enjoy to much her performance.