Acla's Descent into Floristella
7.0
9 reviews
Drama
1h 26m
1992
Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, Aclà, sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground...
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Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, Aclà, sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground Floristella sulfur mines. Overworked and underfed, Aclà toils from Monday to Saturday in the steamy, candle-lit labyrinths. Repeatedly beaten and abused by his "owner" and with constant threats of being raped, Aclà plots his escape to the sea...
- DirectorAurelio Grimaldi
- Release10 September 1992
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 26m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate7.09 reviews
- Productions
Penta Film, Cineuropa '92, Nova Films, Award Films International
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