Europa '51
Synopsis
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
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Top Cast
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Ingrid Bergman
Irene Girard
Alexander Knox
George Girard
Ettore Giannini
Andrea Casatti
Giulietta Masina
Passerotto
Teresa Pellati
Ines
Marcella Rovena
Mrs. Puglisi
Tina Perna
Cesira
Sandro Franchina
Michele Girard
Maria Zanoli
Mrs. Galli
Silvana Veronese
William Tubbs
Professor Alessandrini
Alberto Plebani
Mr. Puglisi
Eleonora Barracco
Alfonso Di Stefano
Alfred Brown
Hospital Priest
Carlo Hintermann
Extra (uncredited)
Antonio Pietrangeli
Psychiatrist (uncredited)
Rossana Rory
Nursing Home Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 11, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Rossellini, Sandro De Feo, Mario Pannunzio, Ivo Perilli, Brunello Rondi
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Europa '51
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Roberto Rossellini, Sandro De Feo, Mario Pannunzio, Ivo Perilli, Brunello Rondi
Renzo Rossellini
Aldo Tonti
Jolanda Benvenuti
Dino De Laurentiis, Carlo Ponti, Roberto Rossellini
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Sandro De Feo
Screenplay
Mario Pannunzio
Screenplay
Ivo Perilli
Screenplay
Brunello Rondi
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Virgilio Marchi
Production Design
Fernanda Gattinoni
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Europa '51
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Europa '51 about?
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Who directed Europa '51?
Europa '51 was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Europa '51?
The principal cast of Europa '51 includes Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini, Giulietta Masina, Teresa Pellati.
When was Europa '51 released and how long is it?
Europa '51 was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Europa '51?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Europa '51 was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Europa '51?
Europa '51 holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).