The Choice (Italian: La scelta) is a 2015 Italian drama film directed by Michele Placido, starring Raoul Bova, Ambra Angiolini, Valeria Solarino and Placido. It is based on the play Grafted (L'innesto) by Luigi Pirandello.[1] It was released in Italy on 2 April 2015 through Lucky Red Distribuzione.[2]
| The Choice | |
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| Directed by | Michele Placido |
| Screenplay by | Michele Placido Giulia Calenda |
| Based on | Grafted by Luigi Pirandello |
| Produced by | Andrea Ricciardi |
| Starring | Raoul Bova Ambra Angiolini |
| Cinematography | Arnaldo Catinari |
| Edited by | Esmeralda Calabria |
| Music by | Luca d'Albero |
Production company | Goldenart |
| Distributed by | Lucky Red Distribuzione |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 min |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Plot summary
editGiorgio and Laura live a difficult loving relationship, because she wants a child, while Giorgio is very indecisive. One night, Laura is returning home after a party, and is attacked and raped. After a few months Laura discovers she is pregnant, and Giorgio is desperate. However, the two reflect on the situation, and they think the bastard child can be the key to their future happiness.
Cast
edit- Raoul Bova as Giorgio
- Ambra Angiolini as Laura
- Valeria Solarino as Francesca
- Michele Placido as Emilio Nicotri
Production
editThe project was first presented at the Co-production Village at the Les Arcs Film Festival in 2012.[3] The film was produced by Goldenart and was in post-production in August 2014.[1]
Accolades
editItalian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Best Actress - Ambra Angiolini (nominee)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "La Scelta". Filmitalia (in Italian). Istituto Luce Cinecittà. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (3 December 2014). "Films coming to Italian cinemas in the first half of next year". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (15 November 2012). "Les Arcs: 26 projects selected for the Co-production Village". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
External links
edit- The Choice at IMDb
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