Movie

The Walls of Malapaga

1949 · 95 min

A quiet, bittersweet romance shadowed by guilt and impending capture, unfolding slowly in postwar Italian streets.

Overview: After murdering his mistress and being hunted by the authorities in France, Pierre stows away aboard a ship bound for Genoa. Though he's immediately robbed after arriving, things look up for Pierre when he meets kindhearted Cecchina, who introduces him to her mother, Marta. Pierre and Marta fall in love, but police are closing in and the new couple may not have much time left.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, guilt, isolation, fate
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
guilt
isolation
fate
redemption
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild