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Acla's Descent into Floristella

70% | Sep 10, 1992 | Drama

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...

Featured Crew

Dario Lucantoni
Music
Marco Streccioni
Sound Engineer

Cast

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Francesco Cusimano
Aclà Rizzuto
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Tony Sperandeo
Caramazza
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Luigi Maria Burruano
Aclà's father
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Lucia Sardo
Aclà's mother

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