Alla Deriva

A silent-era melodrama that plays as a slow, heartfelt tug between devotion and ambition, carried by expressive faces and pathos.

Directed by

Enrico Guazzoni

Genres

Drama

Starring

Pina Menichelli, Augusto Poggioli, Ruggero Barni

Overview

During a fire, Pina is saved by her young cousin Enrico, who is blinded by the flames. The girl becomes Enrico’s guide, and the two earn their living as street musicians. Pina falls in love with Count Manlio, who sets her on the path to a singing career. For the sake of success, she abandons Enrico, but years later, overcome by remorse, she decides to leave Manlio in order to care for her cousin once again.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, love, ambition, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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