Principal cast
Ingrid Bergman as Irene Girard, Alexander Knox as George Girard, Ettore Giannini as Andrea Casatti, Giulietta Masina as Passerotto, and Teresa Pellati as Ines
About the film
Europa '51 at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1952 film at stop 231 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 city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
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
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After the film
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