The Purple Sea

Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.

Director

Donatella Maiorca

Writers

Mario Cristiani, Pina Mandolfo, Donatella Maiorca, Donatella Diamanti, Giacomo Pilati

Released

October 15, 2009

Language

Italian