Released 1997
Stars Diego Abatantuono, Ines Sastre, Dario Cantarelli, Cinia Mascoli, Valeria D'Obici, Mario Erpichini
Directed by Pupi Avati

It's the last day of the penultimate year of the 19th century (i.e., December 31, 1899), and, for the families and friends of Francesca Babini and Edgardo Osti, there's a double reason to be happy. Not only is everyone looking forward to stepping into the 1900s (the century that promises the abolition of war and man's first trip to the moon), but there is a marriage to celebrate. Edgardo, one of the wealthiest and most respected men in the district, is finally giving up the bachelor's life. The lucky girl is Francesca, but she doesn't feel very lucky. She wants to marry for love, and her ideal partner is not the much older Edgardo, despite his bulging bank account. But she agrees to go through with the ceremony for her parents' sake. Then, on the way to the altar, she unexpectedly spies her true love. He is Angelo Beliossi, the best man. Cultured, handsome, and wealthy, he has just returned from America. And, as Francesca stands before the priest, she gazes at Angelo while reciting her vows, marrying him in her mind rather than Edgardo.

Summary by James Berardinelli