Review of Sunflower (1970) by Chris B — 24 Jan 2014
A poignant and intense emotional journey through relationships and love in wartime and the devastating affects that war brings to those involved. Sunflower is a beautiful Drama about an Italian woman who marries a soldier and spends years of her life hoping and searching for him after the war ends and there is still no word from her husband.
Later she finds him, and when she does what she discovers will change both their lives forever. Recommended for drama fans and fans of Sophia Loren who delivers another complex and amazing performance.
De Sica certainly has much better films out there in his earlier work and even other collaborations with the same here, but while no Umberto D. (1952) or Bicycle Thieves (1949), there is still some of the master's finesse here and enough heart to keep the film moving along and holding dramatic weight.
This review of Sunflower (1970) was written by Chris B on 24 Jan 2014.
Sunflower has generally received very positive reviews.
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