fortunata

Director:  Sergio Castellitto

Length:  103 mins

Cast:  Jasmine Trinca, Stefano Accorsi, Alessandro Borghi, Edoardo Pesce, Hanna Schygulia

Genre:  Drama

Language:  In Italian with English subtitles

Brought to you by Societa Dante Alighieri Auckland

Synopsis

A hidden corner of Rome that no tourist will ever see, speaks of the Eternal City better than any tour guide ever will. Fortunata  is a strikingly well acted drama with exceptional leads in Jasmine Trinca and Stefano Accorsi. It bears witness to the fortunes of a courageous single mother in the peripheries of Rome.

AWARDS

• WINNER Cannes Best Actress, Un Certain Regard
• WINNER Nastro Argento, Best Actress
• WINNER Nastro Argento, Best Supporting Actor

SCREENINGS

 

Suter Gallery, Nelson

Sunday 17 June, 1.20pm

Tuesday 26 June, 4,00pm