Marinella

A quiet, sorrowful plunge into a young woman's dashed hopes, leaving a lingering ache of injustice.

Directed by

Giuseppe Arena

Genres

Drama

Starring

Fernanda Pinto, Margherita Mazzucco, Giuseppe Arena

Overview

In the Milan of the economic boom, Maria Boccuzzi –aka Marinella –is a young Calabrian in search of redemption. At just 16 years old, she runs away from home for love, but that choice leads her down a path of solitude, marginalization and broken dreams. Abandoned and without ties, she ends up in prostitution, continuing to pursue her desire to become a dancer. It is precisely that hope, never extinguished, that leads her to death at the hands of a mysterious man. Marinella will not have justice, but telling her story is an act of rebellion: a way to give her the dignity that life has denied her.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, redemption, grief, identity

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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