La Strada (1954)

Gelsomina, a simple-minded young woman, is sold by her mother to Zampanò, a brutish strongman. Their journey as itinerant street performers is fraught with Zampanò's cruelty towards Gelsomina, who longs for tenderness. Tensions rise as Zampano's rule is put to the test by other circus members, and spirals to a mess of confrontations. The film delves into themes of exploitation, longing for connection, and the search for purpose amidst cruelty and despair.