Mercy
Misericordia
Synopsis
Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Stancanelli, Giorgio Vasta, Emma Dante
- Original Score
- Gianluca Porcu
- Original Title
- Misericordia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Rosamont, RAI Cinema, MiC, Fondo Audiovisivo FVG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Dante
Elena Stancanelli, Giorgio Vasta, Emma Dante
Gianluca Porcu
Clarissa Cappellani
Benni Atria
Marica Stocchi, Marcello Mustilli, Gianluca Arcopinto
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Stancanelli
Screenplay
Giorgio Vasta
Screenplay
Marica Stocchi
Producer
Clarissa Cappellani
Director of Photography
Benni Atria
Editor
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Vanessa Sannino
Costume Design
Emma Dante
Director
Emma Dante
Writer
Emma Dante
Screenplay
Elena Stancanelli
Writer
Giorgio Vasta
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy
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What is Mercy about?
Three prostitutes live in the wasteland by the sea, where a village of outcasts has emerged. It is life in a harsh reality of poverty, ignorance, and violence. And the only ray of light in their lives is Arturo, whom they care for together. The young man is a weak-minded child in an adult body. His mother died in childbirth, and the women took him into their care as a newborn. What will the fate of this young man be in an environment he has not chosen and cannot choose because of his disability?
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Emma Dante.
Who stars in Mercy?
The principal cast of Mercy includes Tiziana Cuticchio, Simona Malato, Milena Catalano, Simone Zambelli, Fabrizio Ferracane.
When was Mercy released and how long is it?
Mercy was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mercy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mercy was composed by Gianluca Porcu.