The Wonders
Le meraviglie
Synopsis
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Original Title
- Le meraviglie
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Tempesta, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, RSI, SRG SSR, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Rohrwacher
Alice Rohrwacher
Hélène Louvart
Marco Spoletini
Carlo Cresto-Dina, Paolo Del Brocco, Karl Baumgartner
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Rohrwacher
Director
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Carlo Cresto-Dina
Producer
Marco Spoletini
Editor
Loredana Buscemi
Costume Design
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Alice Rohrwacher
Writer
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
Karl Baumgartner
Producer
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Wonders about?
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.
Who directed The Wonders?
The Wonders was directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
Who stars in The Wonders?
The principal cast of The Wonders includes Maria Alexandra Lungu, Alba Rohrwacher, Sam Louwyck, Sabine Timoteo, Agnese Graziani.
When was The Wonders released and how long is it?
The Wonders was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wonders?
The Wonders holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).