The Nights of Cabiria (1957)
- 8.1
- 1h 50min
- Drama
- 1957-10-16 (USA)
Storyline
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
Plot Keywords
prostitute, rescue from drowning, rome italy, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, italy, theft, poverty, male female relationship, purse, puppy, nightclub, doorman, cave, artificial respiration, optimism, survival, pilgrimage, despair, prostitution, cruelty
Short Review
Fellini and Masina's unique collaboration appears to demolish the wall between life and art, film and audience.
