Another Italian film in the top 250 and this one does not disappoint. Penned and directed by Frederico Fellini as with our La Dolce vita entry at 239. He passed away in 1993 but one of his screenplays is currently in production.
La Strada is a sad tale of a traveling entertainer who purchases an assistant that is mentally imbalanced. They have an unusual relationship and try to make ends meet traveling from town to town. She’s ill treated but drawn to him for her own reasons.
To say more would be spoiling it. If you’re looking for a template movie this is not for you. It’s a look at human nature with a twist of reality which is not always pretty but has its moments. A pleasant 7/10.