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Original title

Marianna Ucrìa

Year

1997

Running time

108 min.

Country

Italy

Director

Roberto Faenza

Screenwriter

Roberto Faenza, Francesco Marcucci, Sandro Petraglia. Novel: Dacia Maraini

Cast

Music

Franco Piersanti

Cinematography

Tonino Delli Colli

Producer

Co-production Italy-France-Portugal;

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Arcturus Productions, Fábrica de Imagens, Eurimages, Presidenzia del Consiglio del Ministri-Dipartimento dello Spettacolo

Genre

Drama | 18th Century. Disability. Deafness

Synopsis

Sicily 18th century, Marianna Ucria is a 12-year-old deaf-mute from an aristocratic family of Palermo. Aged 13, she is married to a middle-aged uncle, Duca Pietro. She is repulsed by him, but at 16 years she already gives him three daughters. During her 20s she is instructed by a French tutor, which teaches her philosophy and all the new ideas that tour around Europe. She also has to manage, after Pietro's death, a relationship with her servant's brother (and following scandal). In her mature age she finally discovers and understands the terrible secret behind his handicap.

Awards: 1996: David di Donatello Awards: 3 Awards, including Best Cinematography. 7 Nom.

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Marianna Ucrìa

1997

Roberto Faenza