# La Terra Trema (1949)

> A Sicilian fishing family challenges a predatory wholesale system, only to confront the crushing force of poverty, nature, and social isolation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28297

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Cast: Antonio Arcidiacono, Giuseppe Arcidiacono, Venera Bonaccorso, Nicola Castorino, Rosa Catalano, Rosa Costanzo, Alfio Fichera, Carmela Fichera
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040866/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, melancholic, harrowing, serious film night, arthouse viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of struggle and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

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