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Terraferma

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An Italian fisherman and his family become caught between the law of the land and the law of the sea when he helps a group of illegal immigrants stranded on an overburdened raft.
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Fernando F. Croce Film Comment Magazine Nov 4, 2013
As the protagonist's solidarity is put to the test, however, Terraferma slides from detail-rich fable to Important Issue statement, its symbolism growing leaden and its characters shedding their eccentricities for masks of nobility. Go to Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Sep 13, 2013
3/4
Terraferma offers a sun-splashed meditation on compassion, tradition, tolerance, and generational change. Go to Full Review Stephanie Merry Washington Post Sep 5, 2013
2.5/4
For the most part the multi-faceted story works. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 22, 2019
There's a poetic rhythm to the arresting visual compositions that couch on magical realism, and its bittersweet melancholic tone, no matter how bluntly delivered, is still an effectively realized portrait of tenuous humanity. Go to Full Review John Bleasdale CineVue May 30, 2019
2/5
Terraferma is an angry and heartfelt denunciation of the situation, but despite a beautiful opening sequence, the film sinks beneath its crude characterizations, melodramatic twists and the mawkish simplicity of its own politics. Go to Full Review Jo-Ann Titmarsh CineVue May 30, 2019
2/5
Whilst Terraferma is honourable in its intentions, it falls down in terms of quality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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May 11, 2016 good drama set on the island of Linosa See more Phil D @RT09335864 Feb 6, 2016 A look at the plight of refugees fleeing by boat through the eyes of a small fishing community on a tiny Sicilian island. Absolutely stunning cinematography in this thought-provoking film. See more Feb 27, 2015 Un film che ha vinto pure qualche premio e non si capisce bene il perché. Non che sia brutto o fastidioso, ma semplicemente non degno di particolare nota. La storia dei migranti, la trama e la caratterizzazione dei personaggi sono poste e in modo troppo sempliciotto per poter rendere questo film interessante. See more Nov 10, 2014 Entre seguir a lei do mar, que manda que qualquer um em perigo seja resgatado, e a lei dos homens, que proíbe que civis façam o salvamento, e os responsabiliza criminalmente, duas idéias que parecem ser representadas por gerações diferentes, o que fazer? O filme me lembrou esta notícia aqui: http://www.portugues.rfi.fr/europa/20141028-gra-bretanha-nao-participara-de-operacoes-de-resgate-de-clandestinos-no-mediterraneo See more Apr 21, 2014 The film cinematography and locale are lovely to look at! Story could have been better but it manages to keep me engaged so all in all not a bad way to spend some time! See more Mar 15, 2014 watching this movie makes me wanna go on a boat to the ocean smh See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Emanuele Crialese

Director

Filippo Pucillo

Filippo

Donatella Finocchiaro

Giuletta

Beppe Fiorello

Nino

Mimmo Cuticchio

Ernesto

Martina Codecasa

Maura

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Terraferma

Terraferma (2011) Donatella Finocchiaro as Giulietta in "Terraferma." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis An Italian fisherman and his family become caught between the law of the land and the law of the sea when he helps a group of illegal immigrants stranded on an overburdened raft.
Director
Emanuele Crialese
Producer
Riccardo Tozzi, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz
Screenwriter
Emanuele Crialese, Vittorio Moroni
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Cinesicilia, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+, RAI Cinema, Babe Film, Cattleya, CinéCinéma
Rating
R (Some Language|Brief Nudity)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 14, 2014
Runtime
1h 32m
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