Vermiglio

Set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, a series of dramatic, consequential events unfold after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army. While there, the soldier develops a romance with a provincial family’s eldest daughter.

Vermiglio is an independent film due to its small-scale international co-production and auteur-driven approach. The film focuses on niche themes and was produced with relatively low-budget funding, keeping it outside the studio system.