Principessa
Synopsis
Among the many odd jobs Matilda, a provincial girl, takes on to make ends meet is playing the role of a princess in historical costume reenactments. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility. Matilda then decides to have an abortion, with the help and support of her friend Anna, a fashionable painter who sees her as a reflection of herself. And thanks to Anna, she also comes into contact with Andrea, a wealthy young man whose family boasts noble origins. As if by fate, the role she plays in the reenactments begins to come in handy in a new, far more engaging fiction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bobbio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Arcelli Fontana, Giuliano Miniati
- Original Score
- Louis Siciliano
- Original Title
- Principessa
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Film On, RAI Cinema, Filmaria, L'Altrofilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana, Giuliano Miniati
Louis Siciliano
Marco Sgorbati
Carla Simoncelli
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Department Leadership Roster
Giuliano Miniati
Writer
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Director
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Writer
Marco Sgorbati
Director of Photography
Carla Simoncelli
Editor
Louis Siciliano
Original Music Composer
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Producer
Fabio Tomassetti
Visual Effects Supervisor
Giorgio Arcelli Fontana
Screenplay
Giuliano Miniati
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Principessa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Principessa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Principessa about?
Among the many odd jobs Matilda, a provincial girl, takes on to make ends meet is playing the role of a princess in historical costume reenactments. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility. Matilda then decides to have an abortion, with the help and support of her friend Anna, a fashionable painter who sees her as a reflection of herself. And thanks to Anna, she also comes into contact with Andrea, a wealthy young man whose family boasts noble origins. As if by fate, the role she plays in the reenactments begins to come in handy in a new, far more engaging fiction.
Who directed Principessa?
Principessa was directed by Giorgio Arcelli Fontana.
Who stars in Principessa?
The principal cast of Principessa includes Morena Salvino, Piera Degli Esposti, Michele Riondino, Riccardo Lupo, Vanessa Gravina.
When was Principessa released and how long is it?
Principessa was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Principessa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Principessa was composed by Louis Siciliano.