Viola, Franca

Viola, Franca

2017 · 15 min · Drama

Sicily, 1965. Franca is being forced to marry her rapist to avoid becoming a pariah in her traditionalist community but she rebels against the established custom.

Directed by Marta Savina · Written by Andrea Brusa

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Claudia Gusmano Franca Viola
Carlo Calderone Filippo Melodia
Antonino Bruschetta Bernardo Viola
Maurizio Puglisi Don Valerio

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