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Kaksi naista

Original title: La ciociara
  • 19601960
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 41m
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7.8/10
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Sophia Loren and Eleonora Brown in Kaksi naista (1960)
DramaWar
In the Italy of WWII, a widow and her lonely daughter seek for distance between them and the horrors of war.In the Italy of WWII, a widow and her lonely daughter seek for distance between them and the horrors of war.In the Italy of WWII, a widow and her lonely daughter seek for distance between them and the horrors of war.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,483
978
  • Director
    • Vittorio De Sica
  • Writers
    • Alberto Moravia(novel)
    • Cesare Zavattini(adaptation and screenplay)
    • Vittorio De Sica(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sophia Loren
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Raf Vallone
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vittorio De Sica
  • Writers
    • Alberto Moravia(novel)
    • Cesare Zavattini(adaptation and screenplay)
    • Vittorio De Sica(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sophia Loren
    • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Raf Vallone
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    • 57User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Sophia Loren and Eleanora Brown in "Two Women," 1960.
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    Sophia Loren and Eleanora Brown in "Two Women," 1960.
    Kaksi naista (1960)
    Kaksi naista (1960)
    Sophia Loren and Eleonora Brown in Kaksi naista (1960)
    Kaksi naista (1960)
    Sophia Loren in Kaksi naista (1960)
    Sophia Loren in Kaksi naista (1960)
    Sophia Loren and Eleonora Brown in Kaksi naista (1960)
    Sophia Loren in Kaksi naista (1960)

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    Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren
    • Cesira
    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo
    • Michele Di Libero
    • (as Jean Paul Belmondo)
    Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone
    • Giovanni
    Eleonora Brown
    Eleonora Brown
    • Rosetta
    Carlo Ninchi
    Carlo Ninchi
    • Filippo, il padre di Michele
    Andrea Checchi
    Andrea Checchi
    • Un fascista
    Pupella Maggio
    Pupella Maggio
    • Una contadina
    Emma Baron
    Emma Baron
    • Maria
    Bruna Cealti
    • Una sfollata
    Antonella Della Porta
    Antonella Della Porta
    • La madre impazzita
    Mario Frera
    • Peppuccio
    Franco Balducci
    • Il tedesco nel pagliaio
    Luciana Cortellesi
    Curt Lowens
    Curt Lowens
    • Ufficiale tedesco batteria contraerea
    Tony Calio
      Remo Galavotti
      Elsa Mancini
      Giuseppina Ruggeri
      • Director
        • Vittorio De Sica
      • Writers
        • Alberto Moravia(novel)
        • Cesare Zavattini(adaptation and screenplay)
        • Vittorio De Sica(screenplay) (uncredited)
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Sophia Loren claims that Director Vittorio De Sica, so caught up in the story, regularly cried on the set when filming particularly emotional scenes.
      • Goofs
        Near the beginning, Cesira and Rosetta choose to walk rather than wait aboard their stranded train. However, they set off in the opposite direction to the train's destination.
      • Quotes

        English Soldier: There are lots of good things in Italy.

        Michele Di Libero: You don't know Italy.

        English Soldier: Oh, we know Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo.

        Michele Di Libero: They are dead.

      • Connections
        Featured in Biography: Sophia Loren: Actress Italian Style (1997)
      • Soundtracks
        Vivere
        Written by Cesare A. Bixio
        (1937)
        Published by Bixio Censa

      User reviews57

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      Unforgettable performance
      Sophia loren, undoubtedly and unarguably has delivered the greatest performance in the history of movie. Her performance as the widowed mother of a teen age girl in this movie that depicted the horrors of the second great war was absolutely heart-felt and perfect. Rarely can one actor or actress possibly rise to such occasion to deliver a performance of such magnitude. It demands pure talent. Full credit to the directing great Mr. De sica for his creation. Should be watched in its original version to get the best of it.
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      • khann003
      • Aug 26, 2001

      FAQ7

      • What is 'Two Women' about?
      • Is "Two Women" based on a book?
      • How is the Italian title "La Ciociara" translated?

      Details

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      • Release date
        • September 8, 1961 (Finland)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • France
      • Official sites
        • Distributor's official website for private individuals
        • Distributor's official website for professionnals
      • Languages
        • Italian
        • German
      • Also known as
        • De två kvinnorna
      • Filming locations
        • Chiesa San Francesco d'Assisi, Fondi, Lazio, Italy
      • Production companies
        • Compagnia Cinematografica Champion
        • Cocinor
        • Les Films Marceau
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      Box office

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      • Gross worldwide
        • $14,062
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 41 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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