The Purple Sea

6.6

2009

1h 45m

DramaHistoryRomance

Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.

Key Crew

Director

Donatella Maiorca

Producers

Giovanna Emidi

Silvia Natili

Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Writers

Pina Mandolfo

Mario Cristiani

Donatella Maiorca

Cinematography

Roberta Allegrini

Music

Gianna Nannini

Cast (34)

Valeria Solarino

Angela / Angelo

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