VERMIGLIO

Official Oscar© Selection—Italy
In the final days of World War II, Pietro, a young Sicilian soldier returns home to his breathtaking remote Italian village. Celebrated as a hero, Pietro captures the heart of Lucia, the eldest daughter of a strict village schoolteacher. Their blossoming romance sets off a chain of events that lays bare the deep-seated misogyny and intolerance prevalent in both the village and Pietro’s Sicilian hometown.
Spanning across the four seasons, Maura Delpero’s exquisitely crafted film delves into the challenges faced by women confined to traditional roles and burdened with the repercussions of men’s actions. With its breathtaking cinematography and skillful use of stillness, Vermiglio is a visually captivating and emotionally resonant exploration of love, societal oppression, and the human toll of intolerance.
Introduction by Sarah Elizabeth Annunziato (UVA)
Date
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Time
7:45 PM
Location
Violet Crown 1 & 2
Film Info
Director: Maura Delpero
Runtime: 119 min.
Year: 2024
Country: Italy, France, Belgium
Language: Italian
Subtitles: English Subtitles
Featuring: Tommaso Ragno, Giuseppe de Domenico, Roberta Rovelli, Martina Scrinzi