this film make a strong comment about the italian people of the time . the use of the mirror to enhance the revelation of the character be lovely and i can not not mention the beauty and magnificence of sophia loren and mastroianni . i love them both . their way of interacting be so beautiful and natural that you may question whether or not the camera be actually there . the husband and in his brief role and be also excellently portray a the fascist italian who command his wife and child but and in his own way and a loving father . the beginning scene with hitler at piazza venezia with all the italian be incredible and really place the film historically . i love the film and i also agree that it be funny it isn not more renowned .