'' Dream of a Summer Night '' ( , also spelled as '' Dream of a Summer 's Night '' ) is a 1983 Italian musical film written and directed by Gabriele Salvatores , at his directorial debut . Based on a rock musical directed by the same Salvatores , it is a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare 's '' A Midsummer Night 's Dream '' . It was screened in the " De Sica " section at the 40th edition of the Venice International Film Festival
40th edition
40th Venice International Film Festival
Dream of a Summer Night