The Face and the Threshold Francis: A Cinematic Genealogy of the Sacred
Film Title
Chiara
Director
Susanna Nicchiarelli
Synopsis
Assisi, 1211. Chiara is eighteen years old and one night she runs away from home to join her friend Francesco: from that moment on her life changes forever. With charisma and conviction, she breaks free from her family’s constraints and stands up to the Pope himself. She fights for herself, for the women who join her and for her dream of freedom. The story of a Saint. The story of a girl and her revolution.
Production Year
2022
Production Country
Italy, Belgium
Running Time
1h46
Cast
Margherita Mazzucco, Andrea Carpenzano, Carlotta Natoli, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Luigi Lo Cascio
Festivals/Awards
Best New Young Actress, Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Italian Film, Lizzani Award, La Pellicola d’Oro Award for Best Costume Tailoring, SIGNIS Award – Venice Film Festival 2022
Nominated for 2 David di Donatello Awards 2023 including Best Original Screenplay
Language / Subtitles
In Italian, Latin, Medieval French with English subtitles
Organized by IIC Beirut and Ambasciata d’Italia in collaboration with Metropolis Cinema