Nights of Cabiria (1957)
The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
Director: Federico Fellini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: October 3, 1957
Cast
- Giulietta Masina - Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli
- François Périer - Oscar D'Onofrio
- Franca Marzi - Wanda
- Amedeo Nazzari - Alberto Lazzari
- Aldo Silvani - The wizard
- Dorian Gray - Jessy
- Ennio Girolami - Amleto, 'il magnaccia'
- Mario Passante - Uncle of Amleto
- Franco Balducci - Spectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited)
- Ciccio Barbi - Man on the Stage (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Ennio Flaiano (Story)
- Ennio Flaiano (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Story)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Leo Catozzo
Production: DDL Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $752,045
Original Language: it
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
rome, italy, optimism, house, poverty, prostitution, madonna, heartbreak, rescue from drowning, ostia italy, shrine, hypnotist, railway station, starving, accountant
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nights of Cabiria about?
- Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
- Who directed Nights of Cabiria?
- Nights of Cabiria was directed by Federico Fellini.
- Who stars in Nights of Cabiria?
- Nights of Cabiria stars Giulietta Masina, François Périer, Franca Marzi, Amedeo Nazzari, Aldo Silvani, Dorian Gray.
- How long is Nights of Cabiria?
- Nights of Cabiria has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Nights of Cabiria?
- Nights of Cabiria is a Drama film.
- How much did Nights of Cabiria gross?
- Nights of Cabiria grossed $752,045 worldwide.
- Where was Nights of Cabiria produced?
- Nights of Cabiria was produced in Italy, France.
- What are the themes of Nights of Cabiria?
- The themes of Nights of Cabiria include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.