Viola di mare (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: Italy
Alternative Title: Szivárványhal, Purple Sea, The Sea Purple
Director: Donatella Maiorca
Writer: Donatella Diamanti, Donatella Maiorca, Giacomo Pilati, Mario Cristiani, Pina Mandolfo
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Genre: Drama, History, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
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Story
In the late 19th century in Sicily, Angela and Sara are inseparable childhood friends who grow up to become lovers despite societal norms against such relationships. Angela, despite her unruly nature, is determined to be with Sara, even defying her father's wishes for an arranged marriage.
Summary
Viola di mare is a 2009 film directed by Donatella Maiorca that presents a unique portrait of family, community, and gender roles in a 19th-century Italian village. The story revolves around Angela and Sara, two women who defy societal norms by maintaining their close relationship despite potential consequences. Based on true events, the movie explores themes of love, rebellion against tradition, and the struggle for personal freedom.
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