
The Off-Road Girl
Seen it?1973 | 92 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Deer Hunter or Insomnia, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
A successful advertising journalist, embarks on a journey to Egypt where he encounters Maryam, a striking Eritrean woman whose beauty is matched only by her enigmatic presence. What begins as a chance meeting gradually evolves into a layered emotional connection that challenges Giorgio’s worldview and highlights cultural and racial divides.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luigi Scattini
- Zeudi ArayaMaryam
- Luc MerendaGiorgio Martini
- Martine BrochardMara
- Lucretia LoveAdriana Morganti
- Guido AlbertiMonsignor Vittorio Baudana
- Caterina BorattoSilvia Marino
- Giacomo Rossi StuartGiulio Morganti
- Tony KendallCarlo
- Franco ResselPiero Badani