La fuggitiva

In the absence of the biological mother, too busy pursuing her theatrical career, we see the glorification of the maternal surrogate, a woman who is a paragon of sacrifice and self-abnegation. La Fuggitiva is also a film in which a child actress takes a prominent role. In this sentimental drama, the little girl suffers for and rebels against the loneliness and neglect stemming from the lack of a mother and a loving family setting.

Director: Piero Ballerini

Cast: Jole Voleri, Anna Magnani, Anna Carena, Mariù Pascoli, Renato Cialente, Annibale Betrone, Nino Crisman, Stefano Sibaldi

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.