How to Lose a Wife and Find a Lover 1978

Overview

How to Lose a Wife and Find a Lover is a 1978 Italian comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. The film, also known by its Italian title Come perdere una moglie e trovare un'amante, features a cast including Johnny Dorelli, Barbara Bouchet, Carlo Bagno, and Elsa Vazzoler. The plot follows an advertising executive named Castelli. After returning home early, he experiences a car accident involving a young Dutch woman named Eleonora Rubens, who has been abandoned by her husband. Following these events, the protagonist, Alberto, discovers he has been deceived by his wife. Seeking an escape from his situation, he travels to a location in the mountains. While there, he encounters a woman who is present for the same reasons that he is. The production has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and received a United States release date of December 12, 1978. The film explores themes of marital deception and unexpected encounters as the characters navigate their respective personal conflicts in a remote setting.