The Choice (2015 film)

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The Choice
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Directed by Michele Placido
Screenplay byMichele Placido
Giulia Calenda
Based onGrafted by Luigi Pirandello
Produced byAndrea Ricciardi
Starring Raoul Bova
Ambra Angiolini
Cinematography Arnaldo Catinari
Edited byEsmeralda Calabria
Music byLuca d'Albero
Production
company
Goldenart
Distributed byLucky Red Distribuzione
Release date
  • 2 April 2015 (2015-04-02)
Running time
86 min
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

The Choice (Italian : La scelta) is a 2015 Italian drama film directed by Michele Placido, starring Raoul Bova, Ambra Angiolini, Valeria Solarino and Placido. It is based on the play Grafted (L'innesto) by Luigi Pirandello. [1] It was released in Italy on 2 April 2015 through Lucky Red Distribuzione. [2]

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Plot summary

Giorgio and Laura live a difficult loving relationship, because she wants a child, while Giorgio is very indecisive. One night, Laura is returning home after a party, and is attacked and raped. After a few months Laura discovers she is pregnant, and Giorgio is desperate. However, the two reflect on the situation, and they think the bastard child can be the key to their future happiness.

Cast

Production

The project was first presented at the Co-production Village at the Les Arcs Film Festival in 2012. [3] The film was produced by Goldenart and was in post-production in August 2014. [1]

Accolades

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Best Actress - Ambra Angiolini (nominee)

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References

  1. 1 2 "La Scelta". Filmitalia (in Italian). Istituto Luce Cinecittà. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  2. Scarpa, Vittoria (3 December 2014). "Films coming to Italian cinemas in the first half of next year". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  3. Lemercier, Fabien (15 November 2012). "Les Arcs: 26 projects selected for the Co-production Village". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 January 2015.