Monica Scattini

Frank Sinatra’s timeless hit My Way is one of the most famous and beloved songs of all time. Here’s the fascinating story of the artist behind this legendary tune, Claude François, a man whose ambition drove him straight to the top, but ultimately led him to a tragic end. The destiny of Claude François, who died at the age of 39, continues to fascinate fans more than 30 years later. He was a much-loved star and shrewd businessman, great showman and marketing magician, hit machine and magazine publisher, but also family man and ladies’ man.

In this touching drama by Dino Risi, Vittorio Gassman plays Augusto, a man released from a psychiatric hospital who returns to a family that no longer has space for him. With sensitivity and irony, the film explores aging, alienation, and redemption. Gassman delivers a masterful performance in one of his most introspective roles. A poignant reflection on dignity and forgotten lives.