Quick Info
- Year
- 1954
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Duration
- 115 min
- Language
- IT
- Country
- IT
External Ratings
IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
La Strada
Our Rating
8/10
8/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
