Europa '51
Seen it?1952 | 118 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini
- Ingrid BergmanIrene Girard
- Alexander KnoxGeorge Girard
- Ettore GianniniAndrea Casatti
- Giulietta MasinaPasserotto
- Teresa PellatiInes
- Marcella RovenaMrs. Puglisi
- Tina PernaCesira
- Sandro FranchinaMichele Girard
- Maria ZanoliMrs. Galli
- Silvana Veronese