La Strada

A brilliant film that presents the audience with two seemingly simple heroes - the mentally retarded Gelsomina and the cruel Zampanò. But this is not a simple film about an abusive relationship, it is a masterpiece, which is why Fellini presents the plot as “The Road,” as the life of two people. Carrying the heroes through sharp turns, big bumps, deep holes, Fellini analyzes the psychology of his characters, showing them from different sides. And at the same time, the film does not slide into justifying cruelty, exactly the opposite, Fellini does not want to evaluate his heroes, as evidenced by the static shots and careful work with light. You know, this is probably one of the most complex films I've ever seen on this topic. And that is why I am ready to give Fellini a standing ovation.