A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.

Directed by

Roberto Rossellini

Written by

Roberto Rossellini, Sandro De Feo, Mario Pannunzio, Ivo Perilli

Genres

Drama

Released

December 4, 1952

Runtime

1h 58m

Status

Released

Language

Italian

Countries

Italy

Studios

Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Lux Film