La Notte (1961) Languages; Italian English French Synopsis In Milan, after visiting dear friend Tommaso Garani that is terminal in a hospital, the writer Giovanni Pontano goes to a party for the release of his last book, and his wife Lydia Pontano visits the place where she lived many years ago. In the night, they go to a night-club, and later to a party in the mansion of the tycoon Mr. Gherardini. Along the night, Giovanni flirts with Valentina Gherardini, the daughter of the host, and then he receives a proposal to work for him in the area of communication and write the history of his company. Meanwhile, Lydia flirts with the playboy Roberto. Rankings Position #25 Best Italian Movies of all time #44 Best Romantic Movies in the history of film #59 Best Movies of the '60s Awards 1961: Berlin Film Festival: Golden Bear 1960: David di Donatello Awards: Best Director