Screen Path places this 1952 film at stop 293 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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 cityโs poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Principal cast
Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini, Giulietta Masina and Teresa Pellati
Key craft credits
Aldo Tonti (director of photography), Jolanda Benvenuti (editor), Renzo Rossellini (original music composer), Brunello Rondi (screenplay) and Ivo Perilli (screenplay)
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Release
1952-12-04
Runtime
118 minutes
Genres
Drama
Country
Italy
Quiz
25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
Spoiler-free
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
Contains spoilers
03
Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
25 questions in this journey
Citizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.