The Choice (2015 film)

The Choice
Directed by Michele Placido
Produced by Andrea Ricciardi
Screenplay by Michele Placido
Giulia Calenda
Based on Grafted by Luigi Pirandello
Starring Raoul Bova
Ambra Angiolini
Music by Luca d'Albero
Cinematography Arnaldo Catinari
Edited by Esmeralda Calabria
Production
company
Goldenart
Distributed by Lucky Red Distribuzione
Release date
  • 2 April 2015 (2015-04-02)
Running time
 86 min
Country Italy
Language Italian

The Choice (Italian: La scelta) is a 2015 Italian drama film directed by Michele Placido, starring Raoul Bova, Ambra Angiolini, Valeria Solarino and Placido. It is based on the play Grafted (L'innesto) by Luigi Pirandello.[1] It was released in Italy on 2 April 2015 through Lucky Red Distribuzione.[2]

Plot summary

Giorgio and Laura live a difficult loving relationship, because she wants a child, while Giorgio is very indecisive. One night, Laura is returning home after a party, and is attacked and raped. After a few months Laura discovers she is pregnant, and Giorgio is desperate. However, the two reflect on the situation, and they think the bastard child can be the key to their future happiness.

Cast

Production

The project was first presented at the Co-production Village at the Les Arcs European Film Festival in 2012.[3] The film was produced by Goldenart and was in post-production in August 2014.[1]

Accolades

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Best Actress - Ambra Angiolini (nominee)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "La Scelta". Filmitalia (in Italian). Istituto Luce Cinecittà. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  2. ↑ Scarpa, Vittoria (2014-12-03). "Films coming to Italian cinemas in the first half of next year". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  3. ↑ Lemercier, Fabien (2012-11-15). "Les Arcs: 26 projects selected for the Co-production Village". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
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