Acla's Descent into Floristella
Sep 10, 1992 · 1h 26m
Director
Aurelio GrimaldiOverview
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...
Cast of Acla's Descent into Floristella
Francesco CusimanoAclà Rizzuto
Tony SperandeoCaramazza
Luigi Maria BurruanoAclà's father
Lucia SardoAclà's mother
Giovanni AlamiaSalvo
Giuseppe CalcagnoMaurizio Rizzuto
Benedetto RaneliThe priest- Giuseppe CusimanoMaurizio Rizzuto
- Rita BarbaneraConcetta Rizzuto
- Salvatore SciannaCalogero Rizzuto
- Ignazio DonatoPietro
- Luciano VenturinoPino Rizzuto
Tano Cimarosa- Giuseppe Calcagno
Crew of Acla's Descent into Floristella
About Acla's Descent into Floristella
What is Acla's Descent into Floristella about?
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…
When was Acla's Descent into Floristella released?
Acla's Descent into Floristella was released on September 10, 1992.
How long is Acla's Descent into Floristella?
Acla's Descent into Floristella runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Acla's Descent into Floristella?
Acla's Descent into Floristella was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi.
Who is in the cast of Acla's Descent into Floristella?
The cast of Acla's Descent into Floristella includes Francesco Cusimano (Aclà Rizzuto), Tony Sperandeo (Caramazza), Luigi Maria Burruano (Aclà's father), Lucia Sardo (Aclà's mother) and Giovanni Alamia (Salvo).