A Street in Palermo
Via Castellana Bandiera
Synopsis
Shut inside their cars, two women face off in a silent duel that is fought out in the intimate violence of their stares. A wholly female duel punctuated by the refusal to drink, eat and sleep; more obstinate than the sun of Palermo and more stubborn than the ferocity of the men who surround them. For, as in every duel, it is a question of life or death... It’s a Sunday afternoon. The sirocco is blowing pitilessly in Palermo when Rosa and Clara lose their way in the streets of the city and end up in a sort of alley: Via Castellana Bandiera. At the same moment, another car driven by Samira, crammed with members of the Calafiore family, arrives from the opposite direction and enters the same street.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Dante, Giorgio Vasta
- Original Title
- Via Castellana Bandiera
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vivo Film, Offside, Wildside, Ventura Film, Slot Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Dante
Emma Dante, Giorgio Vasta, Licia Eminenti
Gherardo Gossi
Benni Atria
Department Leadership Roster
Gherardo Gossi
Director of Photography
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Emma Dante
Director
Italia Carroccio
Costume Design
Emma Dante
Screenplay
Giorgio Vasta
Screenplay
Benni Atria
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Street in Palermo
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What is A Street in Palermo about?
Shut inside their cars, two women face off in a silent duel that is fought out in the intimate violence of their stares. A wholly female duel punctuated by the refusal to drink, eat and sleep; more obstinate than the sun of Palermo and more stubborn than the ferocity of the men who surround them. For, as in every duel, it is a question of life or death... It’s a Sunday afternoon. The sirocco is blowing pitilessly in Palermo when Rosa and Clara lose their way in the streets of the city and end up in a sort of alley: Via Castellana Bandiera. At the same moment, another car driven by Samira, crammed with members of the Calafiore family, arrives from the opposite direction and enters the same street.
Who directed A Street in Palermo?
A Street in Palermo was directed by Emma Dante.
Who stars in A Street in Palermo?
The principal cast of A Street in Palermo includes Emma Dante, Alba Rohrwacher, Elena Cotta, Renato Malfatti, Dario Casarolo.
When was A Street in Palermo released and how long is it?
A Street in Palermo was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is A Street in Palermo based on a book or true story?
A Street in Palermo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emma Dante".