Guai ai vinti
Guai ai vinti

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Guai ai vinti

1954
Movie
98 min
Italian

A young woman, her sister-in-law and her ten year old daughter are violently traumatised by invading Austrian soldiers. Later, in Verona, both woman discover they are pregnant. After a suicide attempt, one has an abortion the other keeps her child - and both faces struggles with friends and family as they return to their homes.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Luigi ManginiGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a group of prisoners of war returning home after World War II. Facing hardship and societal prejudice, they struggle to reintegrate into their former lives. Their journey is marked by the psychological scars of war and the difficulty of finding their place in a changed world. It explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring impact of conflict on individuals and society.

Critical Reception

Information on critical reception for "Guai ai vinti" is scarce due to its age and limited international distribution. It is considered a lesser-known Italian neorealist film that focuses on the post-war struggles of returning soldiers, a common theme in Italian cinema of the era. While not widely reviewed by major international critics, it is recognized as a humanistic portrayal of hardship.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant depiction of post-war desolation and the challenges faced by returning soldiers.

  • Highlights the difficulties of societal reintegration and the psychological toll of conflict.

  • Offers a humanistic and somber look at the human cost of war.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available for this older Italian film. Those that exist generally appreciate its realistic portrayal of post-war difficulties and the emotional struggles of the characters.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Italian cinema in the post-WWII era that focused on the realities of war and its aftermath, often referred to as Neorealism, though "Guai ai vinti" is less widely discussed than some of its contemporaries.

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