Francesco Costabile's 'Una femmina' premieres at Berlinale 2022
Francesco Costabile's debut film 'Una femmina' premiered at the Berlinale 2022 in the Panorama section. Based on Lirio Abbate's book 'Fimmine ribelli', the film follows Rosa, a teenager from a 'ndrangheta family, who rebels against her fate. Rosa, played by Lina Siciliano, embodies multiple women affected by the mafia. The film blends reality and fiction, drawing on real events to create a universal tragedy. It releases in Italian cinemas on February 17 via Medusa Film.
Key facts
- Francesco Costabile's debut film 'Una femmina' premiered at Berlinale 2022 in Panorama section
- Based on Lirio Abbate's book 'Fimmine ribelli'
- Protagonist Rosa is a teenager from a 'ndrangheta family
- Rosa is played by Lina Siciliano
- Film blends reality and fiction, inspired by real events
- Described as a universal tragedy with elements of Greek tragedy
- Release date in Italy: February 17 via Medusa Film
- Set in a small village in Calabria
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Costabile
- Lina Siciliano
- Lirio Abbate
Institutions
- Berlinale
- Medusa Film
- Artribune
Locations
- Calabria
- Rome
- Italy