SYNOPSIS:
In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they have come to take Edgardo, their seven-year-old son. The child had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestionable: he must receive a Catholic education. Edgardo’s parents, distraught, will do anything to get their son back. Supported by public opinion and the international Jewish community, the Mortaras’ struggle quickly takes a political dimension. Veteran Italian flimmaker Marco Bellocchio brings this harrowing story of interfaith conflict to life in this heartfelt thriller. Based on true events.
SUPPORTED by
134 Minutes | 2023
Italy, France, Germany | Hebrew, Italian, Latin | English subtitles
VENUE:
Golden Scene Cinema
Tickets: HKD 110 (Students/Seniors HKD 80)
CREDITS:
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Screenwriters: Marco Bellocchio, Susanna Nicchiarelli, Edoardo Albinati
Producers: Beppe Caschetto | Paolo Del Brocco | Simone Gattoni
Cast: Paolo Pierobon, Fausto Russo Alesi, Barbara Ronchi
AWARDS:
17 wins & 16 nominations
2024
Boca International Jewish Film Festival
Human Rights Audience Award
David di Donatello Awards
Won, David – Best Production Design (Migliore Scenografo) – Andrea Castorina (production designer), Valeria Vecellio (set decorator)
Won, David – Best Costume Design (Migliore Costumista) – Daria Calvelli, Sergio Ballo
Won, David – Best Adapted Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Non Originale) Marco Bellocchio, Susanna Nicchiarelli
Won, David – Best Hair Design/Styling (Migliore Acconciatore) – Alberta Giuliani
Won, David – Best Make-Up (Migliore Truccatore) – Enrico Iacoponi
Nominated, David Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) – Barbara Ronchi
Nominated, David Best Cinematography (Migliore Fotografia) – Francesco Di Giacomo
Nominated, David – Best Editing (Migliore Montatore) – Francesca Calvelli, Stefano Mariotti
Nominated, David – Best Film (Miglior Film) – Marco Bellocchio
Nominated, David – Best Visual Effects (Migliori Effetti Speciali Visivi) – Rodolfo Migliari (visual effects supervisor), Lena Di Gennaro (visual effects producer)
Nominated, David – Best Director (Migliore Regista) – Marco Bellocchio
Cannes Film Festival
Nominated, Palme d’Or – Marco Bellocchio
Golden Ciak Awards
Nominated, Golden Ciak – Best Director (Migliore Regista) – Marco Bellocchio
Golden Globes, Italy
Won, Golden Globe – Best Film (Miglior Film) – Marco Bellocchio
Golden Rooster Awards
Won, Golden Rooster International Competition Award – Best Director – Marco Bellocchio
Won, Golden Rooster International Competition Award Best Actor – Paolo Pierobon
Nominated, Golden Rooster International Competition Award – Best Film – Marco Bellocchio
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura) – Marco Bellocchio, Susanna Nicchiarelli
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Film (Miglior film) – Marco Bellocchio
WINNER Guglielmo Biraghi Award – Leonardo Maltese
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Supporting Actor (Migliore Attore Non Protagonista) – Paolo Pierobon
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Editing (Miglior Montaggio) – Francesca Calvelli, Stefano Mariotti
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) – Barbara Ronchi
WINNER Silver Ribbon – Best Director (Migliore Regia) – Marco Bellocchio
Nominated Silver Ribbon – Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista) – Fausto Russo Alesi
Nominated Silver Ribbon- Best Production Design (Migliore Scenografia) – Andrea Castorina
Nominated Silver Ribbon – Best Cinematography (Migliore Fotografia) – Francesco Di Giacomo
Munich Film Festival
Nominated ARRI/OSRAM Award – Best International Film – Marco Bellocchio
Pingyao International Film Festival
Nominated, People’s Choice Award – Gala-Best Film – Marco Bellocchio
Valladolid International Film Festival
WINNER Miguel Delibes Award – Best Screenplay – Marco Bellocchio, Susanna Nicchiarelli