Summary

In 18th-century Sicily, deaf-mute highborn Marianna Ucrìa is forced to marry at age 13, bearing three children before even turning 16, when she finally gives birth to a boy. Despite everything, she'll find a way to emancipate herself from the oppressive social conventions of the time.

Release Date

13 Aug 1997

Production Companies

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+, Fábrica de Imagens, Eurimages

Production Countries

France, Italy