Plot Summary
Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, Aclà, sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground Floristella sulfur mines. Overworked and underfed, Aclà toils from Monday to Saturday in the steamy, candle-lit labyrinths. Repeatedly beaten and abused by his "owner" and with constant threats of being raped, Aclà plots his escape to the sea...
Full Cast & Characters
Francesco Cusimano
Aclà Rizzuto
Tony Sperandeo
Caramazza
Luigi Maria Burruano
Aclà's father
Lucia Sardo
Aclà's mother
Giovanni Alamia
Salvo
Giuseppe Calcagno
Maurizio Rizzuto
Benedetto Raneli
The priest
Giuseppe Cusimano
Maurizio Rizzuto
Rita Barbanera
Concetta Rizzuto
Salvatore Scianna
Calogero Rizzuto
Ignazio Donato
Pietro
Luciano Venturino
Pino Rizzuto
Director & Crew
Aurelio Grimaldi
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of Acla's Descent into Floristella?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 12 votes.
Who directed Acla's Descent into Floristella?
Acla's Descent into Floristella was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi and released in 1992.
How long is Acla's Descent into Floristella?
Acla's Descent into Floristella has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1992-09-10
- Status
- Released