Europa '51

Nov 3 1954 Not Rated 1h 58m
Drama

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.

Plot

Irene Girard is an ambassador's wife and used to living in luxury. After the dramatic death of her son, she feels guilty of having neglected him and feels compelled to help people in need who cross her path. One day she offers shelter to a man who is evading justice, and she ends being arrested herself. Her husband, for the sake of social propriety, arranges for a doctor to declare her insane. Irene escapes one prison to enter another, and to reflect on what sort of society she lives in.

Written by

Roberto Rossellini, Sandro De Feo, Mario Pannunzio

Directed by

Roberto Rossellini

Cast

Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Lux Film, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination

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Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
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