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.
Key facts
Original language
Italian, German
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
Filming locations
Lazio
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Telluride Film Festival 2022 generic - Guest Directors' Selections (chosen by Kantemir Balagov and Kira Kovalenko)
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015 generic
- AFI Fest 2014 generic - New Auteurs
- Busan International Film Festival 2014 generic - World Cinema
- Cannes Film Festival 2014 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2014 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | The Wonders | |
| Alternate title | Les Merveilles |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
