Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writer
- Brunello Rondi
- Original Language
- Italian
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Alexander Knox
Ettore Giannini
Giancarlo Vigorelli
Giulietta Masina
Ingrid Bergman
Marcella Rovena
Maria Zanoli
Sandro Franchina
Teresa Pellati
Tina Perna
Keywords
class differences
class struggle
death of a child
factory worker
grief
loss of loved one
neorealism
poverty
rome
italy
suicide
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