La Strada (1954)

Drama Directed by Federico Fellini
→ Influenced 2 films

When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.

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Films inspired by La Strada

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  1. The Godfather Part II (1974)
    "The Catholic procession scene in "La Strada" is almost duplicated in "The Godfather Part II," especially in the way the crowd kneels and crosses themselves as the icons pass by." Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Rain Man (1988)
    "Directed by Federico Fellini, this film follows a journey that serves as a metaphor for the characters' internal struggles and growth." RAIN MAN (Barry Levinson, 1988) Dennis Grunes

La Strada (1954), directed by Federico Fellini, has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as The Godfather Part II and Rain Man. Check out the citations below.