Inspired by a letter Italian novelist Elsa Morante sent to a friend, this film inspired and co-produced by Alfonso Cuarón, is a magical fable about a group of mischievous young Catholic schoolgirls during an imaginary wartime. Unfolding over the Christmas holiday, the orphaned girls find themselves blessed with a scrumptious red cake from a generous countess and must evade Mother Superior’s (Alba Rohrwacher) watchful eye for a taste of decadence.
Screening to be followed by an extended conversation with director Alice Rohrwacher moderated by journalist Luca Celada.
Date and time: November 3, 2022 | 6:45 pm
Venue: Chinese 6
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Special discount code for IICLA friends: CONSULATEFEST ($2 off)
Award-winning film director Alice Rohrwacher is best known for the Cannes Film Grand Jury Prize winner, THE WONDERS, and Cannes Best Screenplay winner, HAPPY AS LAZZARO. Having directed features, shorts and an opera, Rohrwacher is currently in production on THE CHIMERA with Josh O’Connor, Isabella Rossellini and Alba Rohrwacher.