In the 1970s, film language faced a change towards a more intensified relationship with the
viewer. In my contribution, I consider the case study of \u201cYuppi Du\u201d, a rock opera authored by
singer Adriano Celentano in 1975, one of the most conscious attempts in Italy to follow the
new trends in musical film. On the basis of recent researches in the psychology of rhythm
and musical timing, I delve into the emotional qualities of a narrative and stylistic formula
which is structured not by the plot, but by a succession of songs comparable with a concept
album, or a pop catalogue
