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| Directed by | Giuseppe Bonito |
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| Produced by | Mario Mazzarotto |
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| Cinematography | Alfredo Betrò |
| Edited by | Roberto Missiroli |
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| Language | Italian |
A Girl Returned (Italian : L'Arminuta) is a 2021 Italian-Swiss drama film directed by Giuseppe Bonito. It is based on the novel of the same name, by Donatella Di Pietrantonio.
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The film is based on the novel A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio, who co-wrote the screenplay with Monica Zapelli. [1] It was produced by Maro Film, Baires and Kaf with Rai Cinema. [1]
The film had its premiere at the 2021 Rome Film Festival, [1] where it was awarded the BNL Prize. [2] It was theatrically released in Italy by Lucky Red on 21 October 2021. [1] [3]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| David di Donatello | 3 May 2022 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Monica Zapelli and Donatella Di Pietrantonio | Won | [4] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Vanessa Scalera | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Song | Giuliano Taviani, Carmelo Travia, Marianna Travia | Nominated | |||
| Premio Flaiano | 3 July 2022 | Best Film | A Girl Returned | Won | [5] |
| Globo d'oro | 4 October 2022 | Best Newcomer | Sofia Fiore | Won | [6] |
| Best Film | A Girl Returned | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Best Actress | Vanessa Scalera | Nominated |
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