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Europa '51

Europa '51

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Europa '51

1952

1h 58m

7.3(159 votes)

Drama

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.

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Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Irene Girard

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

George Girard

Ettore Giannini

Ettore Giannini

Andrea Casatti

Giulietta Masina

Giulietta Masina

Passerotto

Teresa Pellati

Teresa Pellati

Ines

Marcella Rovena

Marcella Rovena

Mrs. Puglisi

Tina Perna

Cesira

Sandro Franchina

Michele Girard

Maria Zanoli

Maria Zanoli

Mrs. Galli

Silvana Veronese

Creative team

Directed by: Roberto Rossellini
Written by: Brunello Rondi
Roberto Rossellini
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis
Carlo Ponti

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