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A WORLD APART / Un mondo a parte (Italy)

April 5 @ 10:00 am to approx. 12:30 pm

$15.00

Michele relocates from the capital to the remote village Rupe in Abruzzo park. Challenges emerge as he aims to keep local school with few students open, set against idyllic winter and summer backdrops.

Synopsis
Arriving during a snowstorm to take a post at a tiny rural school on the verge of closure, Cortese (Antonio Albanese) finds himself far from the comforts of Rome and faced with a lively, multi-age class. With the support of Agnese (Virginia Raffaele), the school’s passionate vice-principal, he gradually sheds his urban habits and rediscovers the true meaning of teaching — rooted in empathy, resilience, and the power of community.

Just as Cortese settles in and bonds begin to deepen, the school is threatened by depopulation and a decision to shut it down. What follows is a moving and often humorous race against time, as teachers, students, and villagers come together to fight for the soul of their community.

Festival Highlights
Winner of two Nastro d’Argento Awards — Best Comedy Film and Best Actress in a Comedy

Genre:  Comedy/Drama
Running Time: 112 min
Country: Italy
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Premiere:
Director: Riccardo Milani
Writer: Riccardo Milani (screenplay)
Producers: Lorenzo Gangarossa | Mario Gianani
Composer: Piernicola Di Muro (music by)
Cinematographer: Saverio Guarna
Editors: Patrizia Ceresani | Francesco Renda
Casting Director: Antonio Rotundi
Principal Cast:  Antonio Albanese, Virginia Raffaele
Distributor:  Distrib Films
Trailer:  https://youtu.be/2S9fk4WcxLU

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Details

Date:
April 5
Time:
10:00 am to approx. 12:30 pm
Cost:
$15.00
Event Category:
Event Tags:
Website:
www.DesertFilmSociety.org

Venue

Historic Camelot Theatre @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center
2300 E Baristo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States

Organizer

Desert Film Society
Email
info@desertfilmsociety.com
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