Voyage to Italy

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Sarfaraz A Roberto Rossellini cowrote and directed this Italian drama. Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders co-starred. The film is supposed to be partially inspired on Colette's novel, Duo. The entire film's dialogue is in English, with locals speaking Italian. The film is generally hailed as one of Roberto Rossellini's greatest works. The plot revolves around an estranged English couple (Ingrid and George) who travel to Naples (Italy) to sell the luxurious villa bequeathed by George's uncle. Ingrid and George do not get along well, and when George decides to visit Capri, he allows Ingrid to enjoy museums and sightseeing. The film focuses on exploring ancient Roman civilization, excavations, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and some religious themes. The subject also addresses mistrust, jealousy, and suspicion. I primarily loved observing and learning about historical sites and artwork. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Lanfranco C The romantic Italian atmosphere resolves the relationship's problems in a wealthy English Couple Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Audience Member Almost looks like a 50s picture postcard Neapolitan tourist advert. A black and white film that feels tinged with the warmth and colour of its location but the grim company of a fractious marriage. My problem with the film is singular but emphatic the acting of the protagonists is woeful and wildly unrealistic. How the wife could feel anything for the priggish obnoxious and crassly rude husband is beyond me. He needs a proper slapping. The turnaround in their relationship in the space of ten seconds is absurd. Rubbish film but beautiful location shots. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Really not quite sure what the appeal is here to be honest. I found the dialogue to be stunted, and the characters flat with unconvincing reactions to their predicaments. Perhaps this is seen as one of the first of its kind in terms of "personal" filmaking? Not sure, but there wasn't much here for me. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Great performances in this highly influencial film which combines classic melodrama with an intellectual touch. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review William L Grimly monotonous, this chronicle of a slowly dissolving relationship is uniquely character-driven instead of relying on plot, but is ultimately hindered by a stale and predictable ending - a holdover from the crow-pleasers if yesteryear before New Wave would see innovation through to the end. Some may certainly find it tedious despite the relatively short runtime, but much of the film's strengths (at least in the earlier scenes) rely on context to be fully enjoyed. (4/5) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/12/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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