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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.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Anna, is forced into a life of crime to support her family after her father is wrongly imprisoned. She becomes involved with a dangerous gang, leading her down a path fraught with moral dilemmas and personal sacrifice. As she navigates this perilous world, she struggles to maintain her identity and find a way back to a legitimate life.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of "La fuggitiva" from 1941 is scarce due to the era and the film's relative obscurity in international film history. However, as a melodrama typical of Italian cinema during that period, it likely aimed to evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of desperation and moral compromise.
Features a dramatic performance from its lead actress.
Reflects the social and economic anxieties of its time.
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Fun Fact
Alida Valli, who plays the lead role of Anna, was only 19 years old when "La fuggitiva" was released and would go on to become one of Italy's most celebrated actresses.
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