---
title: "Esterina"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/esterina-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 290024
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Esterina (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/esterina-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Esterina is a 1959 drama film released on September 9, 1959, in Italy with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes. It follows a young war orphan named Esterina who joins two truck drivers, Gino and Piero, on their trips along Northern Italy while seeking her luck in the big city.

The film holds cultural significance for its participation in the main competition at the 20th Venice International Film Festival. During this festival, Carla Gravina received a special mention for her performance, cementing the film's recognition within European cinema history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young war orphan seeks city fortune by joining two Northern Italian truck drivers."

### Why Watch
- Features a performance that received a special mention at the 20th Venice International Film Festival.
- Entered into the main competition at the 20th Venice International Film Festival.
- Offers a dramatic narrative runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not detail potential viewer reservations beyond the dramatic plot.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic as a young war orphan experiences disappointing city dreams and unrequited love.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #war-orphan, #northern-italy, #truck-drivers, #city-dreams, #unrequited-love, #drama-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/esterina-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carlo Lizzani
- **Networks / Studios**: Italia Produzione Film, gray-film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Carla Gravina** as *Esterina*
- **Geoffrey Horne** as *Gino*
- **Domenico Modugno** as *Piero*
- **Anna Maria Aveta** as *moglie di Piero*
- **Giorgina Goletti**
- **Virgilio Gottardi**
- **Silvana Jachino** as *padrona di casa*
- **Greta Lars**
- **Mario Mazza** as *motociclista profittatore*
- **Sandro Merli** as *capo dell'officina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Esterina?
The provided sources do not specify streaming availability for the film.

### Q: Is Esterina worth watching?
It was entered into the main competition at the 20th Venice International Film Festival and earned a special mention for Carla Gravina's performance.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Esterina?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Esterina?
Esterina is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Esterina — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/290024)
- [Esterina (1959) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/126054-esterina/prehled/)
- [Esterina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esterina)
- [Esterina (1959) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/222235-esterina)

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