Nights of Cabiria

Nights of Cabiria

The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.

Directed by Federico Fellini

Produced by DDL Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau

1957110 min8.0 / 10

A poignant portrait of a resilient Roman woman navigating poverty, betrayal, and romantic hope with stubborn optimism, even as life repeatedly disappoints her.

Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

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