I Vitelloni (1953)

Forced to marry the young woman he impregnated, Franco Fabrizi, as well as his equally restless quartet of friends, must confront the aimlessness of his provincial life. The tale is episodic in nature as the group together and individually come to terms with their dreams and the reality in which they live in their small Italian village. None of the five are particularly likable individuals but their desperation to hold on to their immature ways while unable to pursue something/anything bigger is relatable.

Oscar Nomination: Best Writing, Story and Screenplay – Written Directly for the Screen