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Nights of Cabiria

1957 · Movie · 110 min
A

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85/100

Averaged across 8 ratings · 189.2K votes

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76–100 out of 100

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A resilient, optimistic prostitute in Rome searches tirelessly for real love and respect. Despite a series of heartbreaking betrayals and humiliations from the men she meets, she stubbornly clings to her hope for a better life. Her wide-eyed faith in humanity is constantly tested but never completely extinguished.

Details

Released
3 October 1957
Country
Italy, France
Language
Italian, Latin
Runtime
110 min
Box office
$752.0K
Awards
2 wins, 1 nomination

This title elsewhere

Giulietta Masina

Giulietta Masina

Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli

François Périer

François Périer

Oscar D'Onofrio

Franca Marzi

Franca Marzi

Wanda

Amedeo Nazzari

Amedeo Nazzari

Alberto Lazzari

Aldo Silvani

Aldo Silvani

The wizard

Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray

Jessy

Ennio Girolami

Ennio Girolami

Amleto, 'il magnaccia'

Mario Passante

Mario Passante

Uncle of Amleto

Awards & nominations

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1 major award won · 2 wins from 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies

30th Academy Awards 1958 Best International Feature Film Winner
International Submission to the Academy Awards 1958 International Submission to the Academy Awards Italy Nominee
Grolla d'oro 1958 Best Leading Actress Giulietta Masina Winner

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