"Ossessione alarmingly reveals poverty-ridden war-time Italy" | Venue: Italian Cultural Institute, 39 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8NX Cost: FREE Film preceded by an introduction then followed by a Salon Italia discussion over a free glass of wine Duration: 140 minutes Certificate: PG Year: 1943 Director: Luchino Visconti Cast: Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani Synopsis: Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband. |