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Helena

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trailer

original title:

Helena

directed by:

Nicola Sorcinelli

cast:

Sandra Ceccarelli, Maximilian Dirr, Lucia Batassa, Lorenzo Lanza

screenplay:

Alessandro Logli, Paolo Logli, Nicola Sorcinelli

cinematography:

Francesco Di Pierro

editing:

Nicola Sorcinelli

set design:

Lorenzo Trucco

costume design:

Sara Pasini

producer:

Alberto De Angelis

production:

Hundred Dreams Production

country:

Italy

year:

2015

film run:

17'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (19/03/2015)

festivals & awards:

  • Punto di Vista Film Festival 2015: Best Short, Best Director
  • 400 Corti Film Festival 2015
  • Via dei Corti Film Festival 2015
  • Corto Dorico Film Festival 2015
  • Jalari in Corto 2015
  • Vittoria Peace Film Festival 2016
  • Cortomentano Film Festival 2016
  • Gold Elephant World International Film Festival 2016: Best Actress
  • Videofestival Imperia 2016: Special Jury Mention

Helena was part of the Fuhrer’s army. She was told to take the children of political dissidents to an education centre. But the train she was on was attacked, and Helena and a young boy were the only survivors. Her destiny was not yet decided; she still had a choice. Be an admirable servant of her country, or a traitor. The tension of a conscience. The courage of a woman.