September 10, 1992
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Acla's Descent into Floristella (1992)

Name: Acla's Descent into Floristella
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-09-10
Rating: 6

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1h 26m

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September 10, 1992
Release Date

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Plot.

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..

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Release Date
September 10, 1992

Original Name
La discesa di Aclà a Floristella

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 26m

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2024-03-21

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Acla's Descent into Floristella (Italian: La discesa di Aclà a Floristella) is a 1992 Italian drama film written and directed by Aurelio Grimaldi. It entered the competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.