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La Terra Trema
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La Terra Trema

1949 · 160 min Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

In rural Sicily, the fishermen live at the mercy of the greedy wholesalers. One family risks everything to buy their own boat and operate independently.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Luchino Visconti

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Antonio Arcidiacono

Antonio Arcidiacono

Ntoni (uncredited)

Giuseppe Arcidiacono

Giuseppe Arcidiacono

Cola (uncredited)

Venera Bonaccorso

Venera Bonaccorso

La Vecchia Che Ride (uncredited)

Nicola Castorino

Nicola Castorino

Nicola (uncredited)

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Rosa Catalano

Rosa (uncredited)

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Rosa Costanzo

Nedda (uncredited)

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Alfio Fichera

Michele (uncredited)

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Carmela Fichera

La Baronessa (uncredited)

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Rosario Galvagno

Don Salvatore, il Maresciallo dei Carabinieri (uncredited)

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Agnese Giammona

Lucia (uncredited)

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