despite the fact that this film isn not available with english subtitle and ( french be the close . ) it isn not so difficult to follow and and it be a satisfying experience . it come across a a realistic portrayal of life in the rice field of italy and and be undoubtedly well make with a haunting and natural quality about the whole production . some of the scene tend to be a bit overdrawn and and samey and but this doesn not detract from the overall intensity which be help in no small part by the acting . it quite clear that professional actor be use alongside non actor and and this add a certain poignant interest to the proceeding . the best performance be give by that seriously underrated actress from the usa doris dowling and and it make it all the more difficult to understand why she do not have a far more high profile career in her own country . for fan of continental cinema in general and this be well worthy of interest .