La Strada (1954)
Filmed in Italy - where it happened!
When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
Cast
- Giulietta Masina - Gelsomina
- Anthony Quinn - Zampanò
- Richard Basehart - Il 'Matto'
- Aldo Silvani - Il Signor Giraffa
- Marcella Rovere - La Vedova
- Livia Venturini - La Suorina
- Pietro Ceccarelli - Innkeeper (uncredited)
- Giovanna Galli - Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)
- Gustavo Giorgi - (uncredited)
- Yami Kamadeva - Prostitute (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Tullio Pinelli (Screenplay)
- Federico Fellini (Story)
- Tullio Pinelli (Story)
- Tullio Pinelli (Dialogue)
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Profound Sadness and Tears, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter
Keywords
prison, dying and death, rage and hate, unsociability, circus, authority, in love with enemy, wave, sadness, road trip, single, revenge, black and white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Strada about?
- When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
- Who directed La Strada?
- La Strada was directed by Federico Fellini.
- Who stars in La Strada?
- La Strada stars Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani, Marcella Rovere, Livia Venturini.
- How long is La Strada?
- La Strada has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is La Strada?
- La Strada is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for La Strada?
- La Strada has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was La Strada produced?
- La Strada was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of La Strada?
- The themes of La Strada include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Profound Sadness and Tears, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.