I girasoli

"A woman born for love. A man born to love her. A timeless moment in a world gone mad."

Sep 24 1970 G 1h 47m
Drama, War

After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?

Plot

An Italian woman conducts a desperate search for her husband, a soldier considered missing in action in Russia during WWII.

Written by

Tonino Guerra, Cesare Zavattini, Giorgi Mdivani

Directed by

Vittorio De Sica

Production Countries

Italy, Russia, France, Soviet Union

Production Companies

Les Films Concordia, Compagnia Cinematografica Champion, Mosfilm

Languages

, Italiano, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total

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Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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