original title:
Il paese delle spose infelici
directed by:
cast:
Aylin Prandi, Antonio Gerardi, Rolando Ravello, Valentina Carnelutti, Nicola Rignanese, Teresa Saponangelo, Nicolas Orzella, Roberto Corradino, Luca Schipani, Cosimo Villani, Vincenzo Leggieri, Gennaro Albano, Roberto Corradino
screenplay:
Antonio Leotti, Antonella Gaeta, Pippo Mezzapesa, from the novel by Mario Desiati with the same title
cinematography:
editing:
set design:
costume design:
music:
producer:
production:
Fandango, Rai Cinema, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of Apulia Film Commission
distribution:
world sales:
country:
Italy
year:
2011
film run:
82'
format:
35mm - colour
release date:
11/11/2011
festivals & awards:
In a southern factory town, where opportunities are few and boredom a daily challenge, new arrival Veleno (15) becomes unlikely friends with Zaza, a talented young footballer hoping to be spotted by a major team. One day, Annalisa, a mysterious, tormented and beautiful woman, tries to jump off the church roof becoming an instant legend among the locals and a source of wonder and passion for the boys. They become devoted to taking care of her until the unwanted advances of a drug dealer forces Zaza to protect her and damn his future.