Vermiglio
Synopsis
The majestic vistas of the Italian Alps make for a stunning backdrop, but Vermiglio is more concerned with studying the intimate landscapes of the human face than it is in admiring the view. Set in the final days of WWII, this handsomely realized period drama from director Maura Delpero (Maternal) chronicles a harrowing year in the life of three sisters, the daughters of a schoolteacher in a remote mountain village.
When Pietro, a deserter fleeing the approaching German army, arrives in their village, the sisters’ lives are forever changed — that of eldest daughter Lucia, who marries the handsome stranger, especially. But her younger siblings are affected by watching Lucia’s joys and struggles as a young, pregnant bride as well. Fresh off of its debut at the Venice Film Festival, Vermiglio is an affecting testament to the strength of women and the ties that bind.
In Focus: Italy on Screen
This film is part of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s In Focus: Italy on Screen collection, celebrating Italian cinema by harkening back to the best of the country’s filmmaking traditions while showcasing vibrant new work.
Screenings & Events
Screening
Sun, Oct 20 @ 4:30pm CDT
at AMC NEWCITY 14, screen 13
Screening
Tue, Oct 22 @ 8:15pm CDT
at AMC NEWCITY 14, screen 13
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Media
Film Credits
- Francesca Andreoli, Carole Baraton, Tatjana Kozar
- Maura Delpero
- Luca Mattei
- Mikhail Krichman
- Tommaso Ragno, Giuseppe de Domenico, Roberta Rovelli, Martina Scrinzi
- Cinedora, Charades Productions, Versus Production
Sponsors
International Competition Program Patron
Jacolyn and John Bucksbaum Family Foundation