Martin Eden (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 129 mins · Italian

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Directed by

Pietro Marcello

Starring

Marco Leonardi, Luca Marinelli, Aniello Arena, Autilia Ranieri, Carlo Cecchi, Carmen Pommella

Budget

$4.4M

In early 20th-century Italy, Martin Eden, a self-taught sailor from the working class, dreams of achieving literary fame. He struggles with his aspirations while caught between the affection of a woman from a privileged background and his loyalty to his social roots. The story explores themes of class, ambition, and the challenges of pursuing a creative life amidst rising political movements.