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Bitter Rice
Bitter Rice
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BITTER RICE

Riso amaro

Directed by Giuseppe de Santis
Italy, 1949
Drama

Synopsis

On the run from the law, Francesca and Walter hide out with a group of peasant rice farmers, including naive country girl Silvana. As Francesca learns the challenges of working life, Silvana comes under Walter’s sway. When he decides to pull off a heist, Silvana is faced with a terrible decision.

Synopsis

On the run from the law, Francesca and Walter hide out with a group of peasant rice farmers, including naive country girl Silvana. As Francesca learns the challenges of working life, Silvana comes under Walter’s sway. When he decides to pull off a heist, Silvana is faced with a terrible decision.