Acla's Descent into Floristella

1h 26m 1992 Drama Italy

Budget: - Revenue: -

Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, Aclà, sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground Floristella sulfur mines. Overworked and underfed, Aclà toils from Monday to Saturday in the steamy, candle-lit labyrinths. Repeatedly beaten and abused by his "owner" and with constant threats of being raped, Aclà plots his escape to the sea...

Director

Aurelio Grimaldi

Writer

Aurelio Grimaldi, Aurelio Grimaldi

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