This was the first Roberto Rossellini film that I have seen and was pleasantly surprised by the portrayal of the married relationship. The two lead actors, Bergman and Sanders give wonderful performances as a troubled couple on a journey to sell an inherited house. The house itself is very impressive and overlooks romantic Italian countryside and Mount Vesuvius.
Whilst at the house they spend a short time together but often bicker and eventually they each go sight-seeing alone. This indicates the fragility of their relationship but the truth is never far behind which is their "house sell" is really a romantic holiday to try and save their marriage.
Whilst at the house they spend a short time together but often bicker and eventually they each go sight-seeing alone. This indicates the fragility of their relationship but the truth is never far behind which is their "house sell" is really a romantic holiday to try and save their marriage.