Nevia
Directed by
Nunzia De Stefano
Nevia is 17 and lives in the suburbs of Naples with her beloved little sister Enza, their aunt Lucia and their grandmother Nana. She is a stubborn teenager, determined to get from
life much more than fate has planned for her, but it’s hard to be a girl in a place where only men can make the rules and apparently there are no options but make ends meet with little illegal jobs. Until one day, a circus comes to town, changing everything in Nevia’s life and giving her a new hope…
Cast
- Virginia Apicella
- Pietra Montecorvino
- Rosy Franzese
- "Nevia ... is striking for the quiet tenacity of the lead character, who is the camera’s constant focus as she moves around in surroundings which, whilst dilapidated, are also full of dignity."
- "An involving and affecting debut feature that’s shot with expressive naturalism and anchored by impressive acrobat-turned-actor Virginia Apicella. Sombre, thoughtful and moving...."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Lizzani Award
Venice Film Festival
Lizzani Award
Venice Film Festival
Winner
Best Breakthrough Actress
Golden Globes, Italy
Best Breakthrough Actress
Golden Globes, Italy
Nominated
Best Film
Göteborg Film Festival
Best Film
Göteborg Film Festival
Nominated
Best New Director
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
Best New Director
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
Nominated
Best Film
Tokyo Int'l. Film Festival
Best Film
Tokyo Int'l. Film Festival