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Nobody's Children

1921·Movie
2h 52min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In 1921, Titanus released a three-part serial based on a popular Italian novel from the turn of the 20th century: Nobody’s Children by Ruggero Rindi. The tale of lovers thwarted by class differences, of illegitimate children and parental recognition denied was a major success for producer Gustavo Lombardo and leading lady Leda Gys.
Silent FilmItalian MelodramaHistorical RomanceClass StruggleTragic Love StoryFamily SecretsSocial CommentaryPaternal Recognition DeniedPeriod DramaEmotional Depth

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Nobody's Children worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Nobody's Children?

2 h 52 min

Nobody's Children runs 2 h 52 min.

Is Nobody's Children based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Nobody's Children in?

Italian

It was made in Italian.