Film Title

Chiara

 

Director

Susanna Nicchiarelli

 

Synopsis

Assisi, 1211. Chiara is eighteen years old and one night she runs away from home to join her friend Francesco: from that moment on her life changes forever. With charisma and conviction, she breaks free from her family’s constraints and stands up to the Pope himself. She fights for herself, for the women who join her and for her dream of freedom. The story of a Saint. The story of a girl and her revolution.

 

Production Year

2022

 

Production Country

Italy, Belgium

 

Running Time

1h46

 

Cast

Margherita Mazzucco, Andrea Carpenzano, Carlotta Natoli, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Luigi Lo Cascio

 

Festivals/Awards

Best New Young Actress, Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Italian Film, Lizzani Award, La Pellicola d'Oro Award for Best Costume Tailoring, SIGNIS Award - Venice Film Festival 2022

Nominated for 2 David di Donatello Awards 2023 including Best Original Screenplay

 

Language / Subtitles

In Italian, Latin, Medieval French with English subtitles

Organized by IIC Beirut and Ambasciata d'Italia in collaboration with Metropolis Cinema