Paperheart (Film) (first feature) (Cuore di Carta)

original title:

Cuore di Carta

directed by:

Kristina Sarkyte

cast:

Stefania Rocca, Gabriele Stella, Isabella Briganti, Francesco Carrassi

screenplay:

Kristina Sarkyte

cinematography:

Stefano Tria

editing:

Annalisa Forgione

set design:

Fabio Tresca, Fabio Tresca

costume design:

Francesca Ferraro

music:

Alessandro Quarta

production:

Hyperreality, Rai Cinema, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of Apulia Film Commission

country:

Italy

year:

2025

film run:

85'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (01/01/2025)

festivals & awards:

Woman’s International Film Festival Sguardi Altrove 2025: Audience Award- Special Mention Winner
Los Angeles Indie Film Festival 2025

Luca is a sweet and intelligent boy who tries to grow up and survive in a degraded family situation. His brutal father wants him to be more masculine. Only at his neighbors Luigi and Pietro's house, Luca feels appreciated. Will he be able to maintain his beautiful soul in a dark and limiting reality?

Paperheart (Film) (first feature) (Cuore di Carta)

by Kristina Sarkyte