When gruff circus strongman Zampan buys Gelsomina, a naive young woman, from her impoverished mother to be his wife and partner, she faithfully bears her husband's coldness and violence as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. When Gelsomina discovers a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus idiot, and contemplates leaving Zampan, Zampan must deal with his jealousy and mixed feelings for her.
Read full
When gruff circus strongman Zampan buys Gelsomina, a naive young woman, from her impoverished mother to be his wife and partner, she faithfully bears her husband's coldness and violence as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. When Gelsomina discovers a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus idiot, and contemplates leaving Zampan, Zampan must deal with his jealousy and mixed feelings for her.
Discussion