Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.
Francesca Archibugi
Director
Stefano Scandaletti
Renzo Tramaglino
Michela Macalli
Lucia Mondella
Stefano Dionisi
Don Rodrigo
Paolo Villaggio
Don Abbondio
Laura Morante
Monaca di Monza
Toni Bertorelli
Fra Cristoforo
Carlo Cecchi
Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
Gottfried John
Innominato
Gigio Alberti
Griso
Andrea Renzi
Egidio Osio
Laura Betti
Madre Superiora
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actor’s recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boys’ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
That feeling in your gut which tells you that there’s something out there you should look for and make your own, is what the power represents
She is being made to justify why she doesn’t believe he’s a feminist, instead of him having to justify his choice to claim he is one.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
Disney/Pixar may see a bit of a turning point with Pixar’s new Disney+ Sparkshorts short film: OUT.
In Saudi Arabia, a little girl (Wadjda) is told she can't have a bike because she's a girl. Wadjda struggles to obtain a bicycle to race her friend, Abdullah, due to the gender inequality and cultural norms of Saudi Arabia.