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A Special Day

Summary: Two neighbors, a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife, meet during Hitler's visit to Italy in May 1938.
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
MPAA: Approved

Countries: Italy, Canada
Language: Italian
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