A Girl Returned (film)

A Girl Returned (Italian: L'Arminuta) is a 2021 Italian-Swiss drama film directed by Giuseppe Bonito. It is based on the novel of the same name, by Donatella Di Pietrantonio.

A Girl Returned
Directed byGiuseppe Bonito
Screenplay by
Produced byMario Mazzarotto
Starring
CinematographyAlfredo Betrò
Edited byRoberto Missiroli
Music by
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
LanguageItalian

Plot

Cast

  • Sofia Fiore as Arminuta
  • Vanessa Scalera as the mother
  • Fabrizio Ferracane as the father
  • Carlotta De Leonardis as Adriana
  • Elena Lietti as Adalgisa
  • Andrea Fuorto as Vincenzo

Production

The film is based on the novel A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio, who co-wrote the screenplay with Monica Zapelli.[1] It was produced by Maro Film, Baires and Kaf with Rai Cinema.[1]

Release

The film had its premiere at the 2021 Rome Film Festival,[1] where it was awarded the BNL Prize.[2] It was theatrically released in Italy by Lucky Red on 21 October 2021.[1][3]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
David di Donatello3 May 2022Best Adapted ScreenplayMonica Zapelli and Donatella Di PietrantonioWon[4]
Best Supporting ActressVanessa ScaleraNominated
Best Original SongGiuliano Taviani, Carmelo Travia, Marianna TraviaNominated
Premio Flaiano3 July 2022Best FilmA Girl ReturnedWon[5]
Globo d'oro4 October 2022Best NewcomerSofia FioreWon[6]
Best FilmA Girl Returned Nominated[7]
Best ActressVanessa ScaleraNominated

References