The Girl From Tomorrow

The Girl From Tomorrow (2023)

Primadonna

It’s 1965 and Lia, a spirited young woman living in a small Sicilian town, is initially attracted to Lorenzo, the son of the most prominent (and possibly Mafia-tied) local family. His possessiveness eventually repels her. But soon after, he appears with his cronies to kidnap, rape and force her into a shotgun marriage, all with the collusion of the town’s authorities. Lia and her family refuse to accept this barbaric ‘tradition’ and, despite the constant intimidation and violence, they take their fight for Lia’s rights to court.

Date of release
2023-03-08
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (39)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
Director
Marta Savina

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Galati Mamertino

The Girl From Tomorrow is a 2023 film directed by Marta Savina, her first feature film inspired by the story of Franca Viola. Released in theaters the following year, the film was presented in competition at the David di Donatello 2024.

Background

The film is inspired by the story of Franca Viola, the first woman to refuse to marry her rapist, and who became a symbol of Italian growth and the emancipation of courageous women.

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