Synopsis
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
161 audience votes
Key crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Brunello RondiScreenplay
- Mario PannunzioScreenplay
- Ivo PerilliScreenplay
- Sandro De FeoScreenplay
- Roberto RosselliniScreenplay
- Renzo RosselliniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ingrid BergmanIrene Girard
- Alexander KnoxGeorge Girard
- Ettore GianniniAndrea Casatti
- Giulietta MasinaPasserotto
- Teresa PellatiInes
- Marcella RovenaMrs. Puglisi
- Tina PernaCesira
- Sandro FranchinaMichele Girard
- Maria ZanoliMrs. Galli
- Silvana VeroneseCast
- William TubbsProfessor Alessandrini
- Alberto PlebaniMr. Puglisi
Stills
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Themes
factory workersuiciderome, italyloss of loved onegriefpovertyclass differencesneorealismclass struggledeath of a child