La Strada

'La Strada' is a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Federico Fellini. The movie follows a young woman named Gelsomina who is sold by her poverty-stricken mother to a brutish strongman named Zampano to be his assistant and travel with him as he performs in villages. Gelsomina's naivety and innocence clash with Zampano's harsh nature, leading to a complicated and emotional journey.