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Prigionieri delle tenebre (1952)

Prigionieri delle tenebre poster
Directed by
Enrico Bomba
Country
Italy
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A blind woman from Sorrento navigates love and betrayal in 19th century Italy. The story revolves around her personal struggles and the secrets that shape her fate.

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What happens

Prisoners of Darkness (Italian: Prigionieri delle tenebre) is a 1952 Italian historical melodrama film directed by Enrico Bomba and starring Milly Vitale, Folco Lulli and Eduardo Ciannelli. The film's sets were designed by the art director Virgilio Marchi. It is based on the 1852 novel La cieca di Sorrento by Francesco Mastriani. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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