The Mill on the Po

The Mill on the Po

1949 · 98 min · ★ 5.9 · History, Drama

In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Directed by Alberto Lattuada · Written by Federico Fellini

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