Acla's Descent into Floristella Movie Review 1987

Twelve-year-old Acla (Cusimano) is sold by his father to work underground in the sulfur mines for eight years. Repeatedly beaten by his owner, Acla runs away, but there are dire consequences for him and his family. Set in 1930s Sicily. Italian with subtitles.

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Available on VHS
Running time 86 minutes.
Originally from Italian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Italy, Period Piece: 1930s, Slavery

Screenplay

Aurelio Grimaldi

Cast

Francesco Cusimano, Tony Sperandeo

Cinematography

Maurizio Calvesi

Director

Aurelio Grimaldi

Music

Dario Lucantoni