Europa '51(1952)

movie - first aired/released 1952-12-04 - 118 min - audience 7.3

Drama

Directed by Roberto Rossellini

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.