Screening of Vermiglio (2024) - Italian Film Focus

Join us for an exclusive screening of Vermiglio, the acclaimed 2024 Italian drama directed by Maura Delpero. Set in the remote village of Vermiglio during the final days of World War II, the film explores themes of love, community, and the profound impact of unexpected arrivals. Vermiglio has garnered international recognition, including the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and selection as Italy's official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards.

In the secluded mountain village of Vermiglio, life remains untouched by the distant turmoil of World War II. The arrival of Pietro, a Sicilian deserter, disrupts the tranquillity of a local family and the tight-knit community. As Pietro forms a bond with Lucia, the eldest daughter, their relationship challenges long-standing traditions and alters the course of their lives.

CAST:

• Tommaso Ragno as Cesare
• Giuseppe De Domenico as Pietro
• Martina Scrinzi as Lucia
• Roberta Rovelli as Adele
• Carlotta Gamba as Virginia
• Orietta Notari as Zia Cesira
• Sara Serraiocco
• Santiago Fondevila as Attilio
• Rachele Potrich as Ada
• Anna Thaler as Flavia
• Patrick Gardener as Dino
• Enrico Panizza as Pietrin
• Luis Thaler as Tarcisio
• Simone Benedetti as Giacinto

Accolades:

• Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the 81st Venice International Film Festival
• Italy's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Academy Awards.

The association of film authors Controluce, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Italy MIC, The Embassy of Italy in Johannesburg and the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria presents the 24th edition of THE ITALIAN FILM FOCUS SOUTH AFRICA 2024.

Host or Publisher Italian Cultural Institute Pretoria