Maddalena is a determined mother who is willing to sacrifice everything to turn her daughter into a movie star and secure her a better future. Between humiliating auditions, illusions of success, and exploitation, she is confronted with the harsh realities of the film industry and her own ambitions. Visconti crafts an intense portrait of motherhood, shattered dreams, and wounded dignity, revealing the cruel side of the desire for social redemption in post-war Italy.

Free admission until seats are filled