
Giovanna
This short is set in the early 1950s in a small textile factory in central Italy (Prato). Giovanna and her fellow female workers decide to enact a protest against the direction of the factory's dismissal plan, by occupying the factory and continuing to work until the proprietor cancels the dismissals. None of these women can really afford to lose their jobs, as it is the only income in the family. All workers receive moral and material support from their families, apart from Giovanna, who bravely endures her husband's disapproval. Almost all the women hold out for thirty-five days in spite of the proprietor's attempts to break their resistance. At first he blocks the road to the factory, then he cuts off electric power to increase their isolation; finally, he tries to convince them to accept the dismissal of at least a smaller number of them. But the women overcome these obstacles, determined to resist...
TMDB
7.0/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Italian
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
ArgentinaAR
- PremiereMar del Plata Film Festival7 Nov 2008
ItalyIT
- Theatrical1 Jan 1955
- PremiereTorino Film Festival23 Nov 2016
Frequently asked questions
- When was Giovanna released?
- Giovanna was released on 1 January 1955.
- Where can I watch Giovanna online?
- Giovanna is available on Nexo Plus in IT. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Giovanna?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Giovanna is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Giovanna?
- Giovanna holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed Giovanna?
- Giovanna (1955) was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
- How long is Giovanna?
- Giovanna runs for 36m.











