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Terraferma, 2011

Starring: Donatella Finocchiaro, Francesco Casisa, Beppe Fiorello, Martina Codecasa

Directed by: Emanuele Crialese

Written by: Emanuele Crialese, Vittorio Moroni

Language: Italian

Country: Italy, France

Runtime: 86 min

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Rating:6.7

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The mood of Terraferma is tense, sincere, and touching. The plot centers around family relations, society, and a moral dilemma. It is a drama and foreign movie. In approach, Terraferma is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an ocean or sea, on an island, and in a village. The setting is Sicily. Terraferma happens in contemporary times. The movie is known for being a Venice Festival winner. Note that it includes brief nudity.

Summary of Terraferma

TERRAFERMA is the story of an uncontaminated Sicilian island inhabited mainly by fishermen. Although still barely touched by tourism, the islanders have just begun to alter their mentality and behavior as they have started to realize the economic potential of this new industry. At the same time they often have to deal with illegal aliens flooding the island and a new law requiring them to turn back undocumented people seeking aid. This policy stands in direct contrast with the laws of the sea which require the rescue of anyone in distress.

Terraferma is also the story of a family composed of a stubborn old fisherman, a young woman striving for a better life and a young man seeking his moral compass. All of them will have to make difficult decisions that will affect their lives forever.

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Language:	Italian
Country:	Italy, France
Release date:	11 November 2011
Runtime:	86 min

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Donatella Finocchiaro

as Giulietta

Francesco Casisa

Beppe Fiorello

as Nino

Martina Codecasa

as Maura

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Interesting topic, but the whole movie could be more refined

The topic of illegal immigration is very actual and the director faces it from an interesting point of view. The setting and photography gives a feel of mediocrity: the plot and context requires everything to be "basic", "spartan", but they should... Read and rate it

17.November.2011
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by: Chiara
Chiara rated this movie4/10Disappointing

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