The Rose Tattoo (1955, 122 minutes) stars Anna Magnani as Serafina Delle Rose, a passionate widow struggling with grief after the death of her husband, and Burt Lancaster as Alvaro Mangiacavallo, a charming truck driver who enters her life unexpectedly. The story follows Serafina as she wrestles with loss, desire, and the possibility of new love, confronting her own fears and cultural expectations. The film explores themes of passion, resilience, and the transformative power of love, set against a vibrant Italian-American community.
This film is being shown in conjunction with the Tennessee Williams Key West Festival, celebrating the playwright whose work inspired this fiery, emotionally rich drama.
- Date: March 16
- Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Cost: $15.00
- Location: Tropic Cinema
