A Roman nun who was a missionary in Africa for 20 years is sent to a convent near Naples where she grows very fond of a boy whose father has died. The child's mother is about to leave him ...
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Title: The Awakening (1956)
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2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Anna Magnani | ... | Suor Letizia | |
| Eleonora Rossi Drago | ... | Assunta - madre di Salvatore | |
| Antonio Cifariello | ... | Peppino | |
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Bruna Cealti | ||
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Bianca Doria | ... | Concetta |
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Margo Mannelli | ... | (as Mary Manelli) |
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Lina Tartara Minora | ... | Suor Agnese (as Lina Minora) |
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Leonilde Montesi | ... | Suor Vincenza |
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Myriam Pisani | ||
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Luisa Rossi | ... | La zia di Salvatore |
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Sara Simoni | ||
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Aristide Catani | ... | (as Aristide Catoni) |
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Paolo Ferrara | ... | Il sindaco |
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Nicola Maldacea | ||
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Ugo Mari | ||
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A Roman nun who was a missionary in Africa for 20 years is sent to a convent near Naples where she grows very fond of a boy whose father has died. The child's mother is about to leave him to follow a worker she is in love with who has decided to emigrate to America. Written by Salvatore Santangelo <pappagone2@libero.it>
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Through the decades we have had our heartstrings tugged by many actresses playing nuns but I never thought to see Anna Magnani donning the Habit. Very few in fact have seen her dressed like this as the film was destined to sink without trace. It is a tender, heartfelt piece depicting the emotional conflict between a nun's vows and her motherly instincts towards a child whose father is dead and whose mother is neglectful. As with most Italian films there is a veritable phalanx of writers involved notably Zavattini and director Camerini with a simply glorious score by Lavagnino. Although the film was not recognised Magnani picked up yet another Nastro d'Argento for her splendid performance. I would suggest your keeping a box of Kleenex handy for the final scenes unless of course you possess a heart of stone.