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Sabina
The title character of the film is a retired nurse who lives alone and is always in a hurry to help others. She knows perfectly well what pain and suffering are, she has experienced the loss of people closest to her, and as a nurse she has become accustomed to transience and death.
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Plot Summary
Sabina is a young woman who is deeply unhappy with her life and her marriage. She finds solace and escape in her intense and passionate affair with a man who may not be what he seems. As their relationship intensifies, Sabina begins to question her reality and the choices she has made.
Critical Reception
Sabina received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric portrayal of a woman's internal struggles and others finding its narrative slow-paced and somewhat predictable. Audiences were divided, with some connecting with its themes of desire and disillusionment, while others found it lacking in emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric and moody direction.
Stefania Rocca's performance was noted as a highlight.
Some found the plot development to be too slow and lacking in significant twists.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Italian author and critic Silvia Ballestra, who also directed the film adaptation.
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