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The Barefoot Contessa

1954 · 128 min Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1954
Country United States of America, Italy
Genre Drama
Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (265 votes)

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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

— MovieFinder Editorial

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