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Acla's Descent into Floristella (Italian: La discesa di Aclà a Floristella) is a 1992 Italian drama film written and directed by Aurelio Grimaldi. It entered the competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival. Cast. Francesco Cusimano: Aclà; Tony Sperandeo: Caramazza; Luigi Maria Burruano: Father of Aclà
A startlingly realistic film about a young 11 year old boy, Aclà, following his older brothers and father into Sicilian sulphur mines. It is set in 1930s and at a time when such effective slavery was prevalent - the boy's father effectively sells him to another miner for 500 lira (death warranty).
Sep 10, 1992 · Acla's Descent into Floristella. 1992. 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.
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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...
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- Francesco Cusimano
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Sep 10, 1992 · 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.
Acla's Descent into Floristella ★★ Acla 1987. Twelve-year-old Acla (Cusimano) is sold by his father to work underground in the sulfur mines for eight years. Repeatedly beaten by his owner, Acla runs away, but there are dire consequences for him and his family. Set in 1930s Sicily.
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Acla's Descent into Floristella is a 1992 Italian drama film written and directed by Aurelio Grimaldi. It entered the competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.
