Description: French high school students go on a school trip to Pompeii to discover its ruins and bodies petrified by Vesuvius in 79 AD. It is in this ghost town that vertigo suddenly seizes them. One after the other, James, Toni and Suzanne let themselves be overwhelmed by desire, anger and despair until they completely abandon themselves and lose everything.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 2023-10-05
Contact Email: contact@filmsdupoisson.com
Contact Phone: +33 1 42 02 54 80
Location: Naples & Pompeii, Italy
Producer: Inès Daïen Dasi
Writer: Marine Atlan – Anne Brouillet
Director: Marine Atlan
Cast: Antonia Buresi
La Gradiva: A Haunting Exploration of Desire and Despair
Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Pompeii, “La Gradiva” presents a poignant narrative where three French high school students inadvertently plunge into the depths of their own emotions. As they traverse the ancient ruins frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, they are unexpectedly confronted with feelings of longing, rage, and hopelessness. This unique premise invites audiences to reflect on the intersections of history and personal struggle, creating a rich tapestry of human experience.
Directed by Marine Atlan, the film showcases a talented ensemble cast led by Antonia Buresi, promising an engaging portrayal of complex individual journeys. The collaboration between the production team of Inès Daïen Dasi, Marine Atlan, and Anne Brouillet ensures that the storytelling is both authentic and resonant. As the storyline unfolds, viewers can anticipate an intense exploration of youth’s emotional landscapes, masterfully set against the haunting remains of a city that once thrived, now silenced by time.
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