La Strada
1954
La Strada

Quick Info

Year
1954
Director
Federico Fellini
Duration
115 min
Language
IT
Country
IT

External Ratings

IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
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La Strada

Our Rating

8/10
8/10
Story
8.1/10
Acting
7.9/10
Direction
7.7/10
Cinematography
7.5/10
Music

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

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