59 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestIda, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.
Acting
Jasmine Trinca's silent suffering could level buildings.
Production
Rome's rubble rendered with unflinching detail.
Creator
Francesca Archibugi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Elsa Morante's 1974 novel, considered the definitive Italian literary reckoning with WWII's civilian toll. The book was revolutionary for centering women's invisible war.
This is the second adaptation after a 1986 miniseries starring Claudia Cardinale — Trinca reportedly refused to watch it, wanting Ida's exhaustion to feel discovered, not inherited.
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