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One of the greatest last scenes in film history...

posted 20 years ago by ericsinla
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Last night I watched "Under a Tuscan sun" and theres a scene in that where Diane Lanes friend refers to the ending of this film ( Cabiria ) which I thought was really interesting. I have to say I think the last 3 minutes of this movie is one of the great moments in film history. Even before I saw this film I was told this and when I finally did see it I thought 'wow' now i get it. Anyway, I do think more people should know about "Nights of Cabriria" and it's great message of hope as expressed through Gulietta Massina's expressive face and what a difference a face makes. Any thoughts?

[–] lubin-freddy 11 years ago

The real beauty of the scene is that nano-moment, no more than a few frames, when she looks into the camera. Fellini seems to be saying that we too are part of that wonderful procession leading her back to life. There is no more powerful moment in the history of cinema.

Listen to the river sing sweet songs
to rock my soul

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