Madame Luna
Synopsis
Inspired by real life events, Madame Luna tells the story of an Eritrean refugee who is washed ashore in Libya and survives to become one of the most notorious human smugglers, with deep ties to the Italian Mafia. Now trapped in Italy and forced to experience the brutalising reality endured by the people she has exploited in the past, Madame Luna must try to find a way out before she is recognized and brought to justice. In the process she forms a powerful bond with a younger version of herself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Espinosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Suha Arraf, Maurizio Braucci
- Original Score
- Jon Ekstrand
- Original Title
- Madame Luna
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Italy, Sweden, United States of America, Germany, Luxembourg, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Momento Film, Dugong Films, Nadcon Film, Adomeit Film, The Swedish Arts Grants Committee, Eurimages, Calabria Film Commission, Sicilia Film Commission, Film i Väst, Hercules Film Fund, Rhea Films, TV4
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Espinosa
Suha Arraf, Maurizio Braucci, Binyam Berhane
Jon Ekstrand
Juan Sarmiento G.
Theis Schmidt
Peter Nadermann, Marco Alessi, Pål Røed, David Herdies, Katja Adomeit
Department Leadership Roster
Suha Arraf
Screenplay
Peter Nadermann
Producer
Marco Alessi
Producer
Pål Røed
Producer
Juan Sarmiento G.
Director of Photography
Daniel Espinosa
Director
Maurizio Braucci
Screenplay
David Herdies
Producer
Katja Adomeit
Producer
Theis Schmidt
Editor
Massimiliano Navarra
Producer
Jon Ekstrand
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Luna
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What is Madame Luna about?
Inspired by real life events, Madame Luna tells the story of an Eritrean refugee who is washed ashore in Libya and survives to become one of the most notorious human smugglers, with deep ties to the Italian Mafia. Now trapped in Italy and forced to experience the brutalising reality endured by the people she has exploited in the past, Madame Luna must try to find a way out before she is recognized and brought to justice. In the process she forms a powerful bond with a younger version of herself.
Who directed Madame Luna?
Madame Luna was directed by Daniel Espinosa.
Who stars in Madame Luna?
The principal cast of Madame Luna includes Meninet Abraha Teferi, Hilyam Weldemichael, Claudia Potenza, Emanuele Vicorito, Aurora Peres.
When was Madame Luna released and how long is it?
Madame Luna was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Luna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Luna was composed by Jon Ekstrand.