Blessed Boys
| Blessed Boys | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Silvia Brunelli |
| Screenplay by | Silvia Brunelli Francesca Scanu |
| Starring | Francesco Pellegrino |
| Cinematography | Sammy Paravan |
| Edited by | Luna Gualano Silvia Brunelli |
| Music by | Emiliano Rubbi Eugenio Vicedomini |
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| Language | Italian |
Blessed Boys (Italian: La santa piccola, also known as The Miracle Child) is a 2021 Italian drama film co-written and directed by Silvia Brunelli, in her feature film debut.[1]
The film premiered in the Biennale College - Cinema sidebar at the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[2][3] It was screened at the 2022 Tribeca Festival.[4][5] It was awarded the Jury Award for best feature film at the Rome Independent Film Festival.[6]
Plot
In a lively neighborhood in Naples, where everyone knows each other, Mario and Lino, two inseparable friends, lead a routine life marked by the everyday life of the neighborhood. But an unexpected twist changes everything: Annaluce, Lino's younger sister, begins to perform miracles and becomes the revered figure of the community. For both of them, this represents a turning point, a door to an unknown universe that will lead them down different paths, putting everything at stake, even the most valuable thing they share: their deep friendship.
Cast
- Francesco Pellegrino as Lino
- Vincenzo Antonucci as Mario
- Sophia Guastaferro as Annaluce
- Pina Di Gennaro as Perla
- Alessandra Mantice as Assia
- Gianfelice Imparato as Don Gennaro
- Carlo Gertrude as Marcello
- Sara Ricci as Marina
References
- ^ Young, Mark (22 October 2022). "Reel Affirmations Review: Blessed Boys". Metro Weekly. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (15 September 2021). "Review: La santa piccola". Cineuropa. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (6 September 2021). "Venice Film Festival 2021: Back To School (The Biennale College, That Is)". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Evans, Tristian (22 June 2022). "'Blessed Boys' Tribeca 2022 Review - A Series Of Accidental Miracles Lead To An Unexpected Sexual Awakening". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Sasi, Tusshar (12 June 2022). "Tribeca Review: 'Blessed Boys' blends religion and sexuality on an intense, erotic canvas". Filmy Sasi. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (5 May 2022). "Wolfe Releasing Acquires Minerva Pictures' LGBTQIA+ Dramedy 'Blessed Boys (La Santa Piccola)' Ahead Of North American Bow At Tribeca". Deadline. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
External links
- Blessed Boys at IMDb