PREVIEW: Small Body (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

Celeste Cescutti (film debut), Ondina Quadri (Arianna)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Laura Samani (film debut), director, writer; Marco Borromei (Io Sono Qui) and Elisa Dondi (Io Sono Qui), writers; Alberto Fasulo (Tir) and Nadia Trevisan (Genitori), producers; Fredrika Stahl (Tomorrow), composer; Mitja Licen (The Tree), cinematographer; Chiara Dainese (Lontano Da Casa), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1900 Italy, Agata (Cescutti) is a young woman who, after the soul of her stillborn daughter is condemned to eternal damnation in Limbo, hears of a place in the mountains that is said to temporarily bring infants back to life and save their soul. With her daughter’s body hidden in a box, Agata embarks on a perilous journey to the mysterious sanctuary, accompanied by solitary boy Lynx (Quadri) who offers to help her…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

This Italian historical drama delves deep into local mythology that’s interesting to learn more about, with an all-out breakthrough lead performance by Celeste Cescutti (who, from a distance, you could easily mistake for Kate Winslet).

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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