Mercy (2023)
Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?
Director: Emma Dante
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 16, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
- Giorgio Vasta (Screenplay)
- Elena Stancanelli (Screenplay)
- Emma Dante
Music: Gianluca Porcu
Cinematography: Clarissa Cappellani
Editing: Benni Atria
Production: Rosamont, RAI Cinema, MiC, Fondo Audiovisivo FVG
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Emma Dante
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercy about?
- Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?
- Who directed Mercy?
- Mercy was directed by Emma Dante.
- Who stars in Mercy?
- Mercy stars Tiziana Cuticchio, Simona Malato, Milena Catalano, Simone Zambelli, Fabrizio Ferracane, Carmine Maringola.
- How long is Mercy?
- Mercy has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Mercy?
- Mercy is a Drama film.
- Where was Mercy produced?
- Mercy was produced in Italy.