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Two Women
Two Women
8.1
/10
1,071 Ratings

TWO WOMEN

La ciociara

Directed by Vittorio De Sica
Italy, France, 1960
Drama, War

Synopsis

Cesira and her 13-year-old daughter, Rosetta, flee from the allied bombs in Rome during the Second World War. They travel to the village where Cesira was born. During their journey and in the village, the mother does everything to protect Rosetta.

Synopsis

Cesira and her 13-year-old daughter, Rosetta, flee from the allied bombs in Rome during the Second World War. They travel to the village where Cesira was born. During their journey and in the village, the mother does everything to protect Rosetta.

Our take

A perennial Italian classic, Vittorio De Sica’s wrenching tale of survival pits maternal love against the shattering horrors of WWII. Earning an Oscar® for her stunning portrayal of female resilience, Sophia Loren sheds her glamorous image, establishing herself as a powerhouse actor in world cinema.