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La Terra Trema (1949)

2h 40m 1949 Italy

Set against the backdrop of rural Sicily, fishermen endure exploitation at the hands of rapacious wholesalers. A determined family dares to challenge the status quo by investing their life savings into purchasing a boat, hoping to secure their independence from oppressive middlemen. As they navigate the harsh realities of their trade and the complexities of their relationships, the struggle for self-sufficiency illuminates the broader themes of resilience and the fight against systemic injustice in their community.

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