The Wonders (2014)

The Wonders (2014) poster

In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.

Director: Alice Rohrwacher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Hélène Louvart
Editing: Marco Spoletini
Production: Tempesta, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, RSI, SRG SSR, ZDF
Country: Germany, Italy, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, Français
Original Language: it

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

sibling relationship, parent child relationship, italy, teenage girl, honey, woman director, beekeeping, traditional family, apiary

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wonders about?
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.
Who directed The Wonders?
The Wonders was directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
Who stars in The Wonders?
The Wonders stars Maria Alexandra Lungu, Alba Rohrwacher, Sam Louwyck, Sabine Timoteo, Agnese Graziani, Monica Bellucci.
How long is The Wonders?
The Wonders has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Wonders?
The Wonders is a Drama film.
Where was The Wonders produced?
The Wonders was produced in Germany, Italy, Switzerland.
What are the themes of The Wonders?
The themes of The Wonders include: Touching Family Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.