I miss Giovanni Lombardo Radice.

The Italian writer/actor passed away earlier this year, on April 23rd.  He is missed, both for his wit and charm and for his talent.  He was great storyteller and always had the best anecdotes to share about the films in which he appeared, even though he himself often expressed amazement that people were still watching his movies.  Giovanni Lombardo Radice was an artist and a gentleman.

I’ve shared this scene before but I’m going to share it again because it’s Giovanni at his best.  Giovanni, incidentally, is dancing with his frequent co-star and friend, Lorraine de Selle.

From 1981’s The House On The Edge of the Park: