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The Absolving Death

1918 · 50 min Drama
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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