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Description: | Federico Fellini's Oscar-winning study of members of a travelling circus troupe stars Anthony Quinn as strongman Zampanò, and Giulietta Masina as Gelsomina, the young woman sold to him by her mother. The physical and emotional abuse Gelsomina suffers at the hands of the brutal Zampanò forces her to find solace with a good-hearted clown (Richard Basehart), leading to a devastating tragedy. With Aldo Silvani, Marcella Rovere, Livia Venturini. 108 min. Standard; Soundtracks: Italian Uncompressed PCM mono, English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentaries; theatrical trailer; essay; more. In Italian with English subtitles/Dubbed in English."La Strada" on Blu-Ray from the Criterion Collection is a cinematic masterpiece directed by Federico Fellini, one of Italy?s most celebrated filmmakers. Released in 1954, "La Strada" tells the poignant story of Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina), a naive young woman sold to traveling strongman Zampanò (Anthony Quinn). Their journey across postwar Italy explores themes of love, cruelty, and redemption. The film won the inaugural Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and remains an influential work in world cinema.
Criterion Collection is renowned for its dedication to preserving important classic and contemporary films with high-quality restorations and insightful bonus features. Their releases are highly regarded among cinephiles for their attention to detail and scholarly supplements.
Federico Fellini is acclaimed for his visionary storytelling; other notable works include "8½," "Amarcord," and "Nights of Cabiria." Giulietta Masina, often called ?the female Chaplin,? delivered unforgettable performances in both "La Strada" and "Nights of Cabiria." Anthony Quinn was an Oscar-winning actor known for roles in classics like "Zorba the Greek" and "Lawrence of Arabia." Richard Basehart also stars as Il Matto ("The Fool"), bringing depth from his distinguished career that includes films such as ?Moby Dick? and ?Time Limit.? Together, these artists created a timeless film that continues to move audiences worldwide. |
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