Summary Poggioli's masterpiece, a precursor to Neorealism, was shot on location in Genoa and tells the story of a 'humiliated and mistreated' maid, who sacrifices herself to save a child. The mainstream flirts with anti-bourgeoisie sentiments. "The dance hall scene is strikingly beautiful". (G. Buttafava) View more details
Directed : Ferdinando Maria Poggioli
Written : Emilio Cecchi Flavia Steno Anna Banti
Stars : Maria Denis Leonardo Cortese Emma Gramatica Irma Gramatica
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Feb 19, 1942
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Production companies : Artisti Tecnici Associati (ATA)
Summary Poggioli's masterpiece, a precursor to Neorealism, was shot on location in Genoa and tells the story of a 'humiliated and mistreated' maid, who sacrifices herself to save a child. The mainstream flirts with anti-bourgeoisie sentiments. "The dance hall scene is strikingly beautiful". (G. Buttafava) View more details
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Feb 19, 1942
Countries of origin : Italy
Language : Italian
Filming locations : Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Production companies : Artisti Tecnici Associati (ATA)
