Dreams Live in Trees (2023)
Inspired by true events which took place in 1978 when Italy became the first country in the world to abolish mental asylums. Upon a closure of an asylum in Florence Anja returns home into the care of her brother Ettore and his wife Lisa. With the help and a great sensitivity from her newly appointed psychiatrist Anja slowly starts to adapt to her new life beyond the asylum. She meets Libero, a local man who delivers vegetables to people in the village. Libero, just like Anja, suffers from mental disorder and learning disabilities. Anja and Libero fall in love. They conduct their relationship under the protection of a secret shack in the middle of the forest. An unexpected event brings morality into question.
Director: Marco Della Fonte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: March 19, 2023
Cast
- Cristina Arnone - Nurse
- Miriam Bardini - Aunt Maura
- Luciano Casaredi - Priest
- Evita Ciri - Lisa
- Giuliana Colzi - Adele
- Michele Coppini - Nurse
- Ilaria Cristini - Nun
- Piera Dabizzi - Social Assistant
- Lorenzo Girolami - Policeman 1
- Rinat Khismatouline - Ettore
Screenplay
Music: Lorenzo Piggici
Cinematography: Mik Allen
Editing: Leonardo Alberto Moschetta
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano, Pусский
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Marco Della Fonte
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreams Live in Trees about?
- Inspired by true events which took place in 1978 when Italy became the first country in the world to abolish mental asylums. Upon a closure of an asylum in Florence Anja returns home into the care of her brother Ettore and his wife Lisa. With the help and a great sensitivity from her newly appointed psychiatrist Anja slowly starts to adapt to her new life beyond the asylum. She meets Libero, a local man who delivers vegetables to people in the village. Libero, just like Anja, suffers from mental disorder and learning disabilities. Anja and Libero fall in love. They conduct their relationship under the protection of a secret shack in the middle of the forest. An unexpected event brings morality into question.
- Who directed Dreams Live in Trees?
- Dreams Live in Trees was directed by Marco Della Fonte.
- Who stars in Dreams Live in Trees?
- Dreams Live in Trees stars Cristina Arnone, Miriam Bardini, Luciano Casaredi, Evita Ciri, Giuliana Colzi, Michele Coppini.
- How long is Dreams Live in Trees?
- Dreams Live in Trees has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Dreams Live in Trees?
- Dreams Live in Trees is a Drama film.
- Where was Dreams Live in Trees produced?
- Dreams Live in Trees was produced in United Kingdom.