Ready your senses for Vermiglio, a 2024 drama co-produced in Italy, France and Belgium, that transforms the Alps into a stage for love, loss and survival.
Set in the ice-bound mountains of Trentino, Lucia defies her widowed shepherd father, who rules his household and three daughters with an iron grip, when she learns her long-missing husband may be alive in Sicily. Her quest leads not to reunion but to a tombstone bearing his name, plunging her into village gossip as a shamed bride.
Directed by Maura Delpero, Vermiglio turns the Alps into a living metaphor. Seasonal shifts from frozen winters to thawing springs mirror the relentless passage of time and the cycles of fate that shape Luciaās journey.
Eschewing a conventional score, the film relies on authentic alpine soundscapes ā rustling snowfalls, howling winds and crystalline drips ā to amplify the charactersā solitude and immerse viewers in a natural palace where every whisper echoes.
At its core, Vermiglio is a female-centric epic that probes gender oppression and personal resilience against the backdrop of wartime upheaval. Luciaās struggle resonates with young global citizens who champion equality and real-world impact.
Honored with a spot in the main competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and winner of the Grand Jury Prize, Vermiglio solidifies its place as an intellectually profound masterpiece in European cinema.
Whether youāre a traveler drawn to immersive landscapes or a film enthusiast seeking fresh perspectives, Vermiglio offers a cinematic odyssey that transcends borders and speaks to the human spirit.
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