The Purple Sea
Viola di Mare
Synopsis
Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.
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Purple Sea - Official HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-18
Top Cast
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Valeria Solarino
Angela / Angelo
Isabella Ragonese
Sara
Ennio Fantastichini
Salvatore
Giselda Volodi
Lucia
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Agnese
Marco Foschi
Tommaso
Corrado Fortuna
Ventura
Alessio Vassallo
Nicolino
Sergio Vespertino
Vincenzo
Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
Baronessa
Ester Cucinotti
Concetta
Giovanni Moschella
Don Pantaleo
Aurora Quattrocchi
Ciarmavermi
Maurizio Anastasi
Barone
Filippo Luna
Dottore visita militare
Emanuela Corso
Angela bambina
Giacoma Basricò
Sara bambina
Riccardo Campo
Tommaso bambino
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donatella Maiorca
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Cristiani, Donatella Maiorca, Donatella Diamanti, Pina Mandolfo
- Original Score
- Wil Malone, Gianna Nannini
- Original Title
- Viola di Mare
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Italian Dreams Factory, Medusa Film, MiC, Sicilia Film Commission, Sensi Contemporanei Cinema e Audiovisivo, Regione Siciliana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donatella Maiorca
Mario Cristiani, Donatella Maiorca, Donatella Diamanti, Pina Mandolfo, Giacomo Pilati
Wil Malone, Gianna Nannini
Roberta Allegrini
Marco Spoletini
Giovanna Emidi, Giulio Violati, Silvia Natili, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Department Leadership Roster
Donatella Maiorca
Director
Roberta Allegrini
Director of Photography
Giulio Violati
Producer
Sabrina Beretta
Costume Design
Mario Cristiani
Screenplay
Wil Malone
Original Music Composer
Silvia Natili
Producer
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Producer
Giovanna Emidi
Producer
Gianna Nannini
Original Music Composer
Donatella Maiorca
Screenplay
Donatella Diamanti
Screenplay
Beatrice Scarpato
Production Design
Pina Mandolfo
Screenplay
Lia Francesca Morandini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purple Sea
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What is The Purple Sea about?
Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.
Who directed The Purple Sea?
The Purple Sea was directed by Donatella Maiorca.
Who stars in The Purple Sea?
The principal cast of The Purple Sea includes Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini, Giselda Volodi, Maria Grazia Cucinotta.
When was The Purple Sea released and how long is it?
The Purple Sea was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Purple Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purple Sea was composed by Wil Malone, Gianna Nannini.
Is The Purple Sea based on a book or true story?
The Purple Sea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giacomo Pilati".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Sea?
The Purple Sea holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).