an examination on the tragedy of ambition when it distorts itself into something ugly and cruel. where a mother sees fame and wealth her daughter only sees work and long, tiresome days. instead she longs for the playtime and simplicity that should be a given to all children.
magnani is a wonderful actress and plays her character with so much fire and personality that it makes it complicated to figure out what to make of her. while she is incredibly reprehensible, there is so much opportunity for understanding that she's only ever had the purest intentions.
an examination on the tragedy of ambition when it distorts itself into something ugly and cruel. where a mother sees fame and wealth her daughter only sees work and long, tiresome days. instead she longs for the playtime and simplicity that should be a given to all children.
magnani is a wonderful actress and plays her character with so much fire and personality that it makes it complicated to figure out what to make of her. while she is incredibly reprehensible, there is so much opportunity for understanding that she's only ever had the purest intentions.