Acla's Descent into Floristella (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 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...
Director: Aurelio Grimaldi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: September 10, 1992
Cast
- Francesco Cusimano - Aclà Rizzuto
- Tony Sperandeo - Caramazza
- Luigi Maria Burruano - Aclà's father
- Lucia Sardo - Aclà's mother
- Giovanni Alamia - Salvo
- Giuseppe Calcagno - Maurizio Rizzuto
- Benedetto Raneli - The priest
- Giuseppe Cusimano - Maurizio Rizzuto
- Rita Barbanera - Concetta Rizzuto
- Salvatore Scianna - Calogero Rizzuto
Screenplay
- Aurelio Grimaldi (Screenplay)
- Aurelio Grimaldi (Story)
Music: Dario Lucantoni
Editing: Raimondo Crociani
Production: Penta Film, Cineuropa '92, Nova Films, Award Films International
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Aurelio Grimaldi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Acla's Descent into Floristella about?
- 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...
- Who directed Acla's Descent into Floristella?
- Acla's Descent into Floristella was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi.
- Who stars in Acla's Descent into Floristella?
- Acla's Descent into Floristella stars Francesco Cusimano, Tony Sperandeo, Luigi Maria Burruano, Lucia Sardo, Giovanni Alamia, Giuseppe Calcagno.
- How long is Acla's Descent into Floristella?
- Acla's Descent into Floristella has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Acla's Descent into Floristella?
- Acla's Descent into Floristella is a Drama film.
- Where was Acla's Descent into Floristella produced?
- Acla's Descent into Floristella was produced in Italy.