The Absolving Death
In La morte che assolve, we see Elextra Ragio in two roles: Maddalena, a mother repudiated by her cruel husband Falco, a professional loan shark, and their daughter Erica, who is adopted by an American lady. As an adult, Erica is subjected to the advances of Count Giancarlo, who had once saved her life, and has to face a distressing encounter with the father who abandoned her. Melodrama brings out family values, and the supreme value of love.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La morte che assolve |
| Year | 1918 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Alberto Lolli |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic melodramatic narrative, relying on the contrasting fates of a mother and daughter to explore themes of familial curse and redemption. It uses the dual role of the actress as a potent symbol of inheritance and generational rupture.
Those who tire of modern pacing will find a compelling, character-driven story of sacrifice and destiny. What lingers after the final frame is a poignant sense of love's enduring power over abandonment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alberto Lolli
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Best viewed in a quiet setting, allowing its dramatic tension to fully unfold.
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