VERMIGLIO

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Italy's Oscar contender VERMIGLIO, directed by Maura Delpero, is a World War II drama set in a remote Alpine village. It follows three sisters whose lives are upended by a refugee soldier's arrival, exploring themes of resilience and the feminine experience. Premiering at Venice, it won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize and earned critical acclaim. The narrative explores the complex relationships within the family as they grapple with the soldier's presence, delving into themes of resilience, isolation, and the feminine experience amid the lingering shadows of war. Through intimate scenes and a rich, atmospheric setting, VERMIGLIO brings to life the cultural and emotional tensions of rural Italy in the 1940s. Produced by Cinedora (GLI ULTIMI GIORNI DELL’UMANITÀ by Alessandro Gagliardo & Enrico Ghezzi) and Rai Cinema (IO CAPITANO by Matteo Garrone; LA CHIMERA by Alice Rohrwatcher), alongside Charades Productions (PETROV’S FLU by Kirill Serebrennikov; REVENGE by Carolie Fargeat) and Versus Production (CLOSE by Lukas Dhont; LET THE SUNSHINE IN by Claire Denis), VERMIGLIO marks Delpero’s second feature after the award-winning MATERNAL, further establishing her voice in the landscape of European cinema. With her nuanced storytelling and visually stunning direction, Delpero has crafted a film that resonates deeply, highlighting the strength of women in turbulent times.The film, distributed in Italy by Lucky Red, became 2024’s top-grossing indie film (€2.5M in 2 weeks). International distribution includes Charades, Sideshow and Janus-USA, and Karma Films-Spain,alongside 21 European partners:Polyfilm-Austria,O’Brother Belgium, MCF-Balkans,Aero Films-Czech Republic,Camera Film-Denmark,Estofilm-Estonia,Kino Pavasaris-Lithuania,Cinema Mondo-Finland,Paname-France,PIFFL Medien-Germany, Weirdwave-Greece,Mozinet-Hungary,Access Cinema-Ireland,Baltic Media-Latvia,Gusto Netherlands,Arthaus-Norway,Gutek Film-Poland,Leopardo Filmes-Portugal,Culoar-Romania, and Filmtopia-Slovakia.