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GENRE
Drama
LENGTH
113′
YEAR
2022
DIRECTOR
Andrea Pallaoro
AUTHOR
Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
CAST
Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Adriana Barraza, Emily Browning, Joshua Close
PRODUCTION
Monica-The Movie LLC [us]
Propaganda Italia
Rai Cinema
Fenix Entertainment
Alacran Pictures [us]
DISTRIBUTION
Italy: I Wonder Pictures
International Sales: The Exchange
CREATIVE TEAM
Katelin Arizmendi (Cinematography), Paola Freddi (Editing), Andrew Clark (Production Design), Patrik Milani (Costume Design)
Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who returns home after a long absence to confront the wounds of her past. Reconnecting with her mother and the rest of her family for the first time since leaving as a teenager, Monica embarks on a path of healing and acceptance. The film delves into Monica’s internal world and state of mind, her pain and fears, her needs and desires, to explore the universal themes of abandonment and forgiveness.
Festivals & Awards
79th Venice International Film Festival | Competition
Premio Arca Cinema Giovani – Miglior Film Italiano
Busan International Film Festival 2022 | World Cinema
Annecy Cinéma Italien 2022 | Competition
Prix du Meilleur Film
Chicago International Film Festival 2022 | International Competition
Warsaw Film Festival 2022 | Special Screenings
International Film Festival Vienna 2022 | Features
Afi – Los Angeles International Film Festival 2022
Stockholms Film Festival 2022 | American Independents
Gijon International Film Festival 2022 | Sección Oficial
Tallin Black Nights Film Festival 2022 | Special Screenings
International Film Festival of India 2022 | Festival Kaleidoscope
Marrakech International Film Festival 2022 | Special Screenings
Festival del Cinema Italiano di Madrid 2022 | Largometrajes
BFI Flare 2023
D’A Barcelona Film Festival 2023
The Newport Beach Film Festival 2023
- Press Review