Europa '51

Europa '51

Directed by Roberto Rossellini

Produced by Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Lux Film

1952118 min7.3 / 10

A neorealist meditation on grief, redemption, and the collision between personal anguish and social responsibility, anchored in a woman's spiritual crisis.

A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.

Questions people ask

  • Is Europa '51 sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Europa '51 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Europa '51 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Europa '51 easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Europa '51 scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Europa '51

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Europa '51

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Europa '51, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Europa '51, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Europa '51, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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