This film deals with the problem of the exploitation of female workers on rice fields in Piemonte. It achieved great success outside of Italy thanks to the erotic scenes with the leading actress Silvana Mangano, who became the first pin-up in Italian cinematography.
CYCLE: FILM
From 07.10. To 30.10.2009.
Program of Italian Neorealist Films
Riso amaro
feature film, 1949
DIRECTED BY: Giuseppe De Santis
CAST:
Vittorio Gassman (Walter),
Silvana Mangano (Silvana),
Maria Capuzzo (Giulia),
Doris Dowling (Francesca)
SCRIPT:
Giuseppe De Santis,
Corrado Álvaro,
Carlo Lizzani,
Franco Monicelli,
Carlo Musso,
Ivo Perilli,
Gianni Puccini
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Otello Martelli
Synopsis:
35mm, b/w, 107 min