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Europa 51
ITALY · 1952

Europa 51

Roberto Rossellini
grief and loss redemption through charity maternal guilt class conflict mental health and sanity
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Synopsis

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.

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