Bitter Rice
1949
Francesca and Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy, and, in an effort to avoid the police, Francesca joins a group of women rice workers. She meets the voluptuous peasant rice worker, Silvana, and the soon-to-be-discharged soldier, Marco. Walter follows her to the rice fields, and the four characters become involved in a complex plot involving robbery, love, and murder.
Director:
Giuseppe De Santis
Writers:
Giuseppe De Santis, Carlo Lizzani, Gianni Puccini
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total
Production:
Giuseppe De Santis
Country:
Italy