Principessa (2009)
Among the many odd jobs Matilda, a provincial girl, takes on to make ends meet is playing the role of a princess in historical costume reenactments. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility. Matilda then decides to have an abortion, with the help and support of her friend Anna, a fashionable painter who sees her as a reflection of herself. And thanks to Anna, she also comes into contact with Andrea, a wealthy young man whose family boasts noble origins. As if by fate, the role she plays in the reenactments begins to come in handy in a new, far more engaging fiction.
Director: Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 8, 2009
Cast
- Morena Salvino - Matilda
- Piera Degli Esposti - Elena
- Michele Riondino - Pietro
- Riccardo Lupo - Andrea
- Vanessa Gravina - Anna
- Luciano de Luca - Bux
- Anita Kravos - Luisa
- Carlina Torta - Madre di Matilda
- Giovanni Battezzato - Padre di Matilda
- Viviana Zappa - Faustina
Screenplay
- Giuliano Miniati
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana (Idea)
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana (Story)
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana (Screenplay)
Music: Louis Siciliano, Louis Siciliano
Cinematography: Marco Sgorbati
Editing: Carla Simoncelli
Production: Film On, RAI Cinema, Filmaria, L'Altrofilm
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Budget: $1M
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Principessa about?
- Among the many odd jobs Matilda, a provincial girl, takes on to make ends meet is playing the role of a princess in historical costume reenactments. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility. Matilda then decides to have an abortion, with the help and support of her friend Anna, a fashionable painter who sees her as a reflection of herself. And thanks to Anna, she also comes into contact with Andrea, a wealthy young man whose family boasts noble origins. As if by fate, the role she plays in the reenactments begins to come in handy in a new, far more engaging fiction.
- Who directed Principessa?
- Principessa was directed by Giorgio Arcelli Fontana.
- Who stars in Principessa?
- Principessa stars Morena Salvino, Piera Degli Esposti, Michele Riondino, Riccardo Lupo, Vanessa Gravina, Luciano de Luca.
- How long is Principessa?
- Principessa has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Principessa?
- Principessa is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Principessa?
- Principessa had a budget of $1M.
- Where was Principessa produced?
- Principessa was produced in Italy.