Sgualdo’s feature debut tells the story of 15-year-old Emma, who’s impregnated after being raped. Defying her oppressive rural Protestant community, she embarks on a journey of self-determination, transforming her trauma into a catalyst for emancipation while confronting the moral hypocrisy of her village and the lingering shadows of World War II.
Commenting on its being awarded the Nguni Horn for best feature, Jff founder and executive director Tim Mangwedi praised the film’s “perfect pairing of an engaging narrative with striking cinematography.”
The film, which premiered in the Venezia Spotlight section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, also scooped the prize for best cinematography, for the work of DoP Benoît Dervaux, while lead actress Lila Gueneau…
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