Act of Sorrow

Act of Sorrow 1990 Directed by Pasquale Squitieri Atto di Dolore

In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

Country Italy

Production Countries France , Italy

Language Italian

Spoken Language Italian

Gnere Drama

Production Company Istituto Luce Cinecittà

Release Date 30 August 1990

102 mins