Gloria! is an upcoming Italian-Swiss historical drama film co–written and directed by Margherita Vicario in her directorial debut. The film starring Galatea Bellugi, Carlotta Gamba, Veronica Lucchesi, Maria Vittoria Dallasta and Sara Mafodda tells the story of a group of young musicians who invent pop music in 18th century Italy.[1]
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| Directed by | Margherita Vicario |
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| Starring | Galatea Bellugi |
| Cinematography | Gianluca Palma |
| Edited by | Christian Marsiglia |
| Music by | Margherita Vicario |
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| Distributed by | CH: Filmcoopi |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Language | Italian |
It was selected in the Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear with its first screening on 21 February at Berlinale Palast.[2] Margherita Vicario, the first feature director was nominated for GWFF Best First Feature Award in the festival.[3]
Synopsis
It is late 18th century in Venice, and in a convent school for girls Teresa, a girl with prophetic gifts, joins forces with some amazing music-makers. They create a new kind of music that is pop, bright and bold, and challenge the ancient and rigid system.
Cast
- Galatea Bellugi as Teresa
- Carlotta Gamba as Lucia
- Maria Vittoria Dallastra as Marietta
- Sara Mafodda as Prudenza
- Veronica Lucchesi as Bettina
- Paolo Rossi as Perlina
- Natalino Balasso as Governor
- Anita Kravos as Donna Lidia
- Jasmin Mattei as Fidelia
- Gioele Pagura as Giacomo
- Vincenzo Crea as Cristiano
Release
Gloria! will have its world premiere on 21 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[4][5]
Accolades
The film was selected in Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, thus it was nominated to compete for Golden Bear award.
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Golden Bear | Gloria! | Pending | [6] |
| GWFF Best First Feature Award | Margherita Vicario | Nominated | [3] |
References
- ^ "Gloria!". tell film. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (22 January 2024). "The Berlinale unveils its Competition and Encounters titles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ a b "GWFF Best First Feature Award". Berlinale. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (22 January 2024). "Berlin Reveals 2024 Competition Lineup: Rooney Mara, Mati Diop, Isabelle Huppert, Abderrahmane Sissako Movies Among Selection". Deadline. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Gloria!". Berlinale. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (22 January 2024). "Berlin film festival reveals 2024 competition line-up". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Gloria! at IMDb
- Gloria! at Swiss Films
- Gloria! at Berlinale