Cast: Anna Magnani

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Aldo Fabrizi · Anna Magnani · Marcello Pagliero · Maria Michi

Synopsis Rome, Open City (1945) is a gripping narrative inspired by actual events, focusing on a group of Italian partisans combating fascism amidst the Nazi-controlled streets of Rome. The plot thickens when Gestapo officers storm an apartment where Manfredi (Marcello Pagliero),...

Direction Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast Anna Magnani · Franco Citti · Ettore Garofolo · Silvana Corsini

Synopsis Mamma Roma (1962) presents a poignant tale directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The narrative revolves around Mamma Roma, portrayed by Anna Magnani, a former sex worker striving to escape her sordid past and build a better life for herself and...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Anna Magnani · Walter Chiari · Tina Apicella · Gastone Renzelli

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Anna Magnani · Nando Bruno · Ave Ninchi · Armando Migliari

Synopsis Angelina: Member of Parliament (1947) follows the journey of a spirited woman who, through her unyielding determination, becomes a champion for the underprivileged. Her powerful outcry against speculators who deny poor people access to newly constructed post-WW2 apartments sparks a...

Direction Mario Camerini

Cast Anna Magnani · Massimo Girotti · Checco Rissone · Dante Maggio

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Anna Magnani · Totò · Ben Gazzara · Fred Clark

Synopsis Laugh for Joy (1960) follows the story of a timid, aspiring actress (Anna Magnani) who finds herself at loose ends on New Year's Eve. When a friend extends an invitation to a festive gathering, she eagerly accepts. By chance, she...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Anna Magnani · Odoardo Spadaro · Nada Fiorelli · Dance

Synopsis The Golden Coach (1952) is set in an 18th-century Central American town, where Camilla, the leading actress of a traveling theater troupe, finds herself torn between three suitors. The Viceroy presents her with his opulent golden carriage as a token...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Anthony Quinn · Anna Magnani · Hardy Krüger · Virna Lisi

Synopsis The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969) follows the story of Bombolini, a seemingly insignificant and alcoholic resident of the small Italian town of Santa Vittoria during the final days of World War II. When news of the Fascist government's surrender...

Direction Nanni Loy

Cast Aldo Fabrizi · Sylva Koscina · Virna Lisi · Anna Magnani

Synopsis Made in Italy (1965) follows a diverse group of Italians as they embark on a journey to Sweden, revealing a mix of tourists and immigrants. Two affluent couples, drawn to a restaurant named 'La Trattoria' by its Italian charm, are...

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Anna Magnani · Federico Fellini

Synopsis Ways of Love (1948) is a compelling film that presents two distinct episodes: "Il miracolo" (The Miracle) and "La voce umana" (The Human Voice). This cinematic diptych explores the complexities of human love and emotional bonds, with Anna Magnani delivering...

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Anna Magnani · Giulietta Masina · Myriam Bru · Ada Passeri

Direction George Cukor

Cast Anna Magnani · Anthony Quinn · Anthony Franciosa · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Wild Is the Wind (1957) follows the story of a Nevada rancher who, after the loss of his wife, travels to Italy and marries his late wife's sister. He brings her back to his ranch, but their marriage is fraught...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Marlon Brando · Anna Magnani · Joanne Woodward · Maureen Stapleton

Synopsis The Fugitive Kind (1960) follows the journey of Valentine Xavier, portrayed by Marlon Brando, a charismatic performer in New Orleans who finds himself entangled in legal troubles. After a series of run-ins with the law, Xavier decides to leave his...

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Anna Magnani · Burt Lancaster · Marisa Pavan · Ben Cooper

Synopsis The Rose Tattoo (1955) unfolds in a vibrant Italian-American community in Louisiana, where the sudden demise of truck driver Rosario Delle Rose at the hands of law enforcement during a smuggling operation sends shockwaves through the neighborhood. His voluptuous widow,...

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Isabella Rossellini · Martin Scorsese · Marcella De Marchis · Silvia D'Amico Bendico

Synopsis Roberto Rossellini: Frammenti e battute (2000) is a compelling documentary that delves into the life and career of the renowned film director Roberto Rossellini. Through personal anecdotes and visits to significant locations, the film offers an intimate look at Rossellini's...

Direction Gennaro Righelli

Cast Anna Magnani · Vittorio De Sica · Virgilio Riento · Laura Gore

Synopsis Peddlin' in Society (1946) follows the journey of Gioconda Perfetti, a humble fruit seller from Rome who amasses considerable wealth through wartime smuggling. Abandoning her modest shop, she relocates to a lavish villa that once belonged to a count. However,...

Direction Alberto Lattuada

Cast Anna Magnani · Amedeo Nazzari · Carla del Poggio · Carlo Campanini

Synopsis The Bandit (1946) follows Ernesto as he returns from captivity in Germany at the end of World War II, only to find his home in ruins, his mother deceased, and his sister missing. He eventually locates her in a brothel,...

Direction Alfredo Guarini · Gianni Franciolini · Roberto Rossellini · Luigi Zampa

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Anna Magnani · Isa Miranda · Alida Valli

Synopsis We, the Women (1953) presents a collection of five vignettes that delve into the personal lives of actresses, portraying them as ordinary women rather than celebrities. The opening segment, directed by Alfredo Guarini, follows the journey of aspiring actresses Emma...

Direction Tony Palmer

Cast Maria Callas · Giuseppe Di Stefano · Carlo Maria Giulini · Tito Gobbi

Direction Mario Mattoli

Cast Anna Magnani · Antonio Centa · Maria Donini · Aldo Bufi Landi