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La Strada 1954
Heart-breaking allegory about the hardship of love in a patriarchal society, told through wonderfully crafted characters, set on the backdrop of hard artisan life on the road and harsh social conditions of poor Italy. I adored the unspoiled, childishly authentic, emotionally powerful Gelsomina, who reminded me of a vivid, female incarnation of Chaplin's tramp, shaded with more tragic than comic tones of everyday life. A truly masterful performance by Giulietta Masina, elevated by a series of great performances: especially Anthony…
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