Desire (1946)
Original title: Desiderio
Desire is a 1946 Italian-language drama movie directed by Roberto Rossellini and Marcello Pagliero, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Massimo Girotti, Carlo Ninchi and Elli Parvo.
Paola, a Milan call girl, returns home to her village in the Abruzzi mountains in an attempt to go straight. Rejected by her father, blackmailed by a former lover, and lusted after by her brother-in-law, she turns to her beloved sister for support. Denied succor, like so many of Rossellini’s isolated figures, Paola awaits the arrival of her fiancé, who has offered her a new start, but instead decides that life is untenable.
Quick answers
What is Desire about?
Paola, a Milan call girl, returns home to her village in the Abruzzi mountains in an attempt to go straight. Rejected by her father, blackmailed by a former lover, and lusted after by her brother-in-law, she turns to her beloved sister for support. Denied succor, like so many of Rossellini’s isolated figures, Paola awaits the arrival of her fiancé, who has offered her a new start, but instead decides that life is untenable.
When was Desire released?
Desire was released on 9 September 1946.
How long is Desire?
Desire runs 1h 31m.
Who made Desire?
Desire was directed by Roberto Rossellini and Marcello Pagliero.
Cast
- Massimo Girotti as Nando Mancini
- Carlo Ninchi as Giovanni Mirelli
- Elli Parvo as Paola Previtali
- Roswita Schmidt as Anna Previtali Mancini
- Lia Corelli as Elena
- Francesco Grandjacquet as Riccardo
- Jucci Kellerman as Lia
- Spartaco Conversi
- Giovanna Scotto as Elvira Previtali, Paola and Anna's Mother
- Astorre Pederzoli as (uncredited)
- Tito Rinaldi as (uncredited)