In the late 1930s, a 17-year-old seamstress from the Piedmontese province moves to Turin in search of better economic prospects. There she meets a young painter who introduces her to the artistic bohemian scene in the city. Through this encounter, she discovers new facets of herself and is confronted with questions of identity, sexuality and personal freedom. Her journey through this “beautiful summer” becomes an intense process of self-discovery and growing up. The film THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER by Italian director Laura Luchetti is based on the novel of the same name by Cesare Pavese. With a blend of sensual poetry and historical context, the film captures the challenges and joys of growing up in a changing society. The leading roles are played by Yile Yara Vianello and Deva Cassel, whose on-screen chemistry sensibly reflects the complexity of their characters. THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER premiered in August 2023 at the Locarno Film Festival in the Piazza Grande section. The film was praised for its empathetic portrayal of the themes of youth, love and self-discovery. At the Nastro d'Argento 2024, Yile Yara Vianello was awarded the Premio Guglielmo Biraghi, which underlines the importance of her performance and the film's resonance with critics and audiences. Mit Yile Yara Vianello as Ginia, Deva Cassel as Amelia, Nicolas Maupas as Severino, Alessandro Piavani as Guido.
Keywords
- history
Actors
- Yle Vianello
- Deva Cassel
- Nicolas Maupas
- Alessandro Piavani
- Adrien Dewitte
Director
- Laura Luchetti
Turin, 1938: Gina discovers the artistic circles of Turin's bohemian society, and an overwhelming desire arises in her - with Deva Cassel.
In the late 1930s, a 17-year-old seamstress from the Piedmontese province moves to Turin in search of better economic prospects. There she meets a young painter who introduces her to the artistic bohemian scene in the city. Through this encounter, she discovers new facets of herself and is confronted with questions of identity, sexuality and personal freedom. Her journey through this “beautiful summer” becomes an intense process of self-discovery and growing up.
The film THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER by Italian director Laura Luchetti is based on the novel of the same name by Cesare Pavese. With a blend of sensual poetry and historical context, the film captures the challenges and joys of growing up in a changing society. The leading roles are played by Yile Yara Vianello and Deva Cassel, whose on-screen chemistry sensibly reflects the complexity of their characters.
THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER premiered in August 2023 at the Locarno Film Festival in the Piazza Grande section. The film was praised for its empathetic portrayal of the themes of youth, love and self-discovery. At the Nastro d'Argento 2024, Yile Yara Vianello was awarded the Premio Guglielmo Biraghi, which underlines the importance of her performance and the film's resonance with critics and audiences.
Mit Yile Yara Vianello as Ginia, Deva Cassel as Amelia, Nicolas Maupas as Severino, Alessandro Piavani as Guido.