"La Strada" and "Senso"

Film Review # 107719

English > Comparison
Film > Analysis, Criticism, Etc.

A comparison of the films "La Strada" (1954) by Federico Fellini and "Senso" (1954) by Luchino Visconti.

1,146 words () | 2 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the themes in the films "La Strada" and "Senso" and shows how both of these movies portray love as an essential part of life, but with different results. The paper relates that in both movies, the male protagonists are materialistic and the woman is emotionally weak and suffers at the ends. The paper also explains why at the end of both stories, the audience is left with feelings of pity.

From the Paper:

"Italian movies have fascinated and charmed the public in many ways, one of which was through Neo-realism. Italian cinema has truly become master of its own expressive capabilities which has made it capable of communicating with the rest of the world. Two such movies which have been internationally acclaimed are La Strada (1954) by Federico Fellini and Senso (1954) by Luchino Visconti. Both of these movies portray love as an essential part of life, but what makes them different from each other is the result of the love and obsession. Is love a feeling or a necessity? Does love improve a person or turn him into an animal? Can we trust love? Is love a mutual feeling? These are few questions which will hover in our minds while watching these movies."