Bella Ciao!

Bella Ciao!

An Altmanesque carnival of characters

2018 · 88 min · Drama

Carmen Aguirre and Tony Nardi star in a remarkable story of friends, lovers, seekers and thieves. Set at the intersection of the Latin American, First Nations and Italian communities, "Bella Ciao!" captures a struggle towards solidarity in East Vancouver's urban mix.

Directed by Carolyn Combs

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