Europe '51 (1952)

Europe '51 also known as The Greatest Love is a 1952 Italian neorealist film directed by Roberto Rossellini. Ingrid Bergman portrays an affluent, self-absorbed Rome socialite who is tormented by guilt over her little son's tragic death. She resolves to spend her time and money on the city's poor and sick as a method of dealing with her loss and finding meaning in her life. Her newfound zealous activity causes friction with her husband and raises worries about her sanity.

For her performance, Ingrid Bergman received the Silver Ribbon award from the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists in 1953 and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 1952 Venice Film Festival. In addition, during the 1952 Venice Film Festival, Roberto Rossellini received the International Award and was nominated for the Golden Lion Award.

Detailed Information:

Directed by: Roberto Rossellini

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox

Release dates: 4 December 1952 (Italy)1/953 (Germany)/November 3, 1954 (U.S.)
Running time: 113 minutes