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Acla's Descent into Floristella
Acla's Descent into Floristella

Acla's Descent into Floristella

6.6/10
September 10, 1992
86 minutes
Aurelio Grimaldi
Drama

Overview

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...

Movie Details

Release Date

September 10, 1992

Runtime

86 minutes

Director

Aurelio Grimaldi

Rating

6.6/10

Production Companies

Penta Film Cineuropa '92 Nova Films Award Films International

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