Le amiche

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academy award-winning director michelangelo antonioni explores women's evolving role in society and the conflict between love and career in this engrossing drama.

clelia, a beautiful young woman who lands her dream job in a glamourous italian fashion house soon finds herself plunged into a cruel world of phony, shallow people. she joins a rich, snobbish circle of friends, but becomes increasingly disturbed by their spitefulness and insincerity. clelia finds the only honesty in her life in the pure love offered by carlo, a young, socially impoverished assistang architect. but is it enough?

with its fascinating, multi-layered story, rich characterizations and superb performances, this award-winning film remains one of antonioni's most beloved works.