Girl with a Suitcase

1961 [ITALIAN]

Drama / Romance

9
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 85% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 85% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 10 2825 2.8K

Plot summary

Lorenzo, who's 16 and born to a wealthy family in Parma, tries to make things right toward a showgirl, Aida, whom his older brother has mistreated. In extending kindness and standing up for her, he comes of age. But, is there anything he can do that will alter Aida's situation or her prospects?

Director

Valerio Zurlini Photo
Valerio Zurlini

Top cast

Claudia Cardinale Photo
Claudia Cardinale as Aida Zepponi
Riccardo Garrone Photo
Riccardo Garrone as Romolo
Jacques Perrin Photo
Jacques Perrin as Lorenzo Fainardi
Gian Maria Volonté Photo
Gian Maria Volonté as Piero Benotti
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
1.04 GB
1280*720
Italian 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 56 min
Seeds ...
2.15 GB
1904*1072
Italian 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 56 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Jep_Gambardella 8 / 10

I'll comment on one single scene...

... the one where Lorenzo watches Aida dancing with that older man. She was supposed to go to the movies with him but she chose to have dinner with a group of other guests at the hotel, and after dinner they start partying and dancing. At one point there is a close-up of Lorenzo that lasts for at least one minute. He looks at them dancing, looks away, takes a sip from his drink, fidgets, with all these different expressions on his face: jealousy, frustration, anger, discomfort, despair. No dialogue. Wonderfully acted and directed. That scene is worth more than all car chase sequences since the beginning of Cinema put together.
Reviewed by gerettas 8 / 10

Is Beauty A Crime?

That anyone could categorize this film as a "...somewhat mediocre and meandering melodramatic film by Zurlini" is sad.I suppose, one must be sympathetic a bit to Italian culture at the time of the film to understand the simple truths of a beautiful woman who is unable due to circumstance, lack of education, and her own character, to hold onto the very few and dubious chances life presents to improve her situation.With only her beauty as both spoiler and advantage a beautiful but simple woman is on the tide of personal ruin in every choice she makes. We hope and are torn for her as we watch each scene knowing the razors edge she is living on while those around her continue to misunderstand and take advantage of her plight. This is a fantastic film (albeit 'little') that it's Nomination for the 1961 Cannes Golden Palm proves. If you can find it in Italian with sub-titles listen carefully to the actors even if you don't understand Italian. The simplicity of their performances is decades before it's time. For me it remains an unforgettable masterpiece.note: I would have rated it a "10" but some of the 'jump cuts' in the were one too many for my now '21-century' tastes.
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