White as Milk, Red as Blood

A tender, bittersweet coming-of-age romance that slowly turns from youthful longing into quiet heartbreak, leaving a lingering ache.

Directed by

Giacomo Campiotti

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Filippo Scicchitano, Gaia Weiss, Aurora Ruffino

Overview

Like all sixteen-year-olds, Leo prefers the company of friends, motorbike rides and music to school. None of the teachers seem to be able to arouse his interest until the arrival in his class of a young history and philosophy substitute who, with his modern methods, helps him see the world with different eyes. In love with Beatrice, the ethereal girl of his dreams, Leo divides the world by colours. Beatrice is the red of love but he is forced to confront his own beliefs and fears when he discovers that the girl is suffering from leukemia, a disease that he links to white, a symbol of emptiness and loss.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, love, grief, death

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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