The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi is among the participants of the European Film Festival 2025, scheduled from 20 November to 6 December at the National Cinema Centre (87 Lang Ha, O Cho Dua, Hanoi).
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on Wednesday, 26 November at 8:00 PM, the Italian film “Primadonna” by director Marta Savina will be screened. The film is inspired by the true story of Franca Viola, a symbol of women’s emancipation as the first woman to refuse a “rehabilitating marriage.”
Free tickets, available for this and other films, can be collected starting from Wednesday, 12 November at one of the following locations:
- EU Delegation to Vietnam – 24th floor, West Wing (office lobby), Lotte Centre, 54 Lieu Giai
Ticket collection hours: 09:30–12:30; 13:30–17:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Goethe-Institut Hanoi – 56-58-60 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Ticket collection hours: 08:30–12:00; 13:00–18:00 (Monday to Friday)
No pre-registration is required for ticket collection. Due to high demand, each person may collect a maximum of six tickets of their choice (in any combination, with a maximum of two tickets per film).
For more information about the Festival, please visit the official website: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/euffvn2025_en?s=184#117434
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“Primadonna” by Marta Savina
Synopsis
In southern Italy in the 1960s, Lia Crimi lives with her family in a small rural village. The daughter of a farmer and a housewife, she leads a simple life, divided between working in the fields and taking care of her younger brother Mario. During the Christmas holidays of 1966, the return of Lorenzo Musicò, the son of an influential local mafia boss, disrupts the peace of her life. Lorenzo, fascinated by Lia, unsuccessfully tries to win her over. Faced with her refusal, he takes an extreme step: he kidnaps her, convinced he can force her into a “rehabilitating marriage.” Supported by her family, Lia refuses to give in to social pressure and decides to report Musicò for kidnapping and assault. Her decision, however, puts her in open conflict with the mentality of the village, which turns its back on the Crimi family.
Awards
- Best Film – Audience Award; Jury Prize Nominee (Edera Film Festival 2023, Italy)
- Best Costume Design (Premio Cinema Giovane & Festival delle Opere Prime 2024, Italy)
