Let's Hope It's a Girl (1986)
Original title: Speriamo che sia femmina
Let's Hope It's a Girl is a 1986 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Mario Monicelli, with a running time of 2h. It stars Liv Ullmann, Catherine Deneuve and Philippe Noiret.
A multifaceted exploration of the pointlessness of sexual stereotypes. Liv Ullmann is a countess who, after her divorce, takes over the family farm. Realizing that she can't rely on the patriarchal society structure for assistance, Ullmann runs the farm herself with the help of her female servants and relatives. When the Count (Philipe Noiret) comes back into her life, he and his male buddies find themselves outclassed by the expertise of the ladies.
Where to watch Let's Hope It's a Girl
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Cast
- Liv Ullmann as Elena
- Catherine Deneuve as Claudia
- Philippe Noiret as Leonardo
- Giuliana De Sio as Franca
- Stefania Sandrelli as Lolli
- Bernard Blier as Uncle Gugo
- Giuliano Gemma as Nardoni
- Athina Cenci as Fosca
- Paolo Hendel as Giovannini
- Lucrezia Lante della Rovere as Malvina
- Adalberto Maria Merli as Cesare Molteni, amante di Claudia
- Nuccia Fumo as Rosa Nardoni, mamma di Guido