# Il Grido (1957)

> A drifting mechanic carries his daughter across a stark industrial landscape, seeking in successive relationships an emotional home he cannot recover.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26224

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Michelangelo Antonioni
- Cast: Steve Cochran, Alida Valli, Dorian Gray, Jacqueline Jones, Gabriella Pallotta, Pina Boldrini, Guerrino Campanilli, Mirna Girardi
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050458/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, austere, intimate, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss set against the backdrop of post-war Italy.

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