6.9Acla's Descent into Floristella · 1992
Acla's Descent into Floristella (1992) is a Drama film directed by Aurelio Grimaldi, starring Francesco Cusimano, Tony Sperandeo, Luigi Maria Burruano.
Drama
6.9Overview
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...
Cast
Francesco Cusimano, Tony Sperandeo, Luigi Maria Burruano, Lucia Sardo, Giovanni Alamia, Giuseppe Calcagno, Benedetto Raneli, Giuseppe Cusimano
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What is "Acla's Descent into Floristella" about?
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...
When was "Acla's Descent into Floristella" released?
Acla's Descent into Floristella was released in 1992.
Who stars in "Acla's Descent into Floristella"?
The cast includes Francesco Cusimano, Tony Sperandeo, Luigi Maria Burruano, Lucia Sardo.
