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Giocare d'azzardo
While desperately looking for a change, the 40yo Anna - a bored housewife - decides to start gambling. Luck is not on her side though: she loses everything she had, she's almost broke. Caught up by a moment of madness, she steals her daughter’s lifetime savings. She even pawns her own car - , she’s willing to do anything to try to win… Her only wish is for her lotto number to be the winning one… She tries, and tries, and tries… Till the day when that lotto number gets drawn - is it the truth or has the gambling driven her crazy and she can’t distinguish between reality and a dream anymore?
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a young woman from a wealthy family who becomes entangled with a group of criminals involved in illegal gambling and extortion. As she delves deeper into their world, she finds herself in increasing danger, facing moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of the underworld.
Critical Reception
Giocare d'azzardo received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its gritty realism and Lizzani's direction in portraying the Italian underworld. However, some found the plot occasionally convoluted, while appreciating the performances, particularly from the lead cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of criminal activities and social decay.
Noted for strong directorial vision and atmospheric tension.
Some found the narrative less compelling than its thematic explorations.
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Fun Fact
Carlo Lizzani was a prolific director known for his socially conscious films, often exploring themes of crime, politics, and Italian society.
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