VERMIGLIO (CERT. 15)
ITALY-FRANCE-BELGIUM 2024 DIRECTED BY MAURA DELPERO
COLOUR 1h 59m
WITH: TOMMASO RAGNO, ROBERTA ROVELLI, MARTINA SCRINZI
A meticulously observed and beautifully photographed portrait of an Italian Alpine
village during World War II. Based on the director’s own family-history, the film focuses on the local school-teacher and his many children.
Film starts at 7.30pm
Venice Film Festival – 4 awards, including Silver Lion and Best Italian Film
‘Painterly and patient, the film carefully observes its provincial milieu to such absorbing effect that
audiences will feel that they’ve become part of the community.’ – Rotten Tomatoes
‘The film draws on Delpero’s prior documentary experience but with greater ambition – the
avoidance of spectacle is cohesive and confident; the poetry of war and peace, outstanding.’ –
Federico Pontiggia, Cinematografo
‘Deeply moving from a narrative standpoint but also a treat for the eye, every scene is composed as a sonnet, beautifully photographed and filled with emotion.’ – Toronto International Film Festival
‘Delpero has a real talent for getting the best out of her cast, a mix of actors and non-professionals,
all of whom impress.’ – British Film Institute
