Storyline

Sad story of a waif, Gelsomina, who is sold by her mother to Zampano for 10,000 lire and a few kilos of food. Zampano is a traveling showman who exhibits feats of strength by breaking a chain wrapped around his chest. He performs in village squares and then passes the hat for whatever the normally small crowd is prepared to give. He teaches Gelsomina a drum roll as part of his introduction. He doesn't treat her well and when she tries to run away, he beats her. They eventually join a small traveling circus where they meet a tight-rope walker who convinces Gelsomina to question her choices.

Plot Keywords

drunkenness, innocence, physical abuse, accidental killing, brutality, flat tire, italy, mime, spirituality, wedding reception, emotional abuse, tragedy, acrobat, loneliness, clown, poverty, nun, strong man, famous score, widow

Trailer

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