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Release Year1952
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes160
DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersRoberto Rossellini, Sandro De Feo, Mario Pannunzio
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEuropa '51
About Europa '51
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.
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, Europa '51 leans on a strong ensemble — Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1952.
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