Genres: Drama
Languages: Amharic, Italian
Year: 2011
Vote: 6.8
Festival & Award: Venice - Grand Jury Prize
Terraferma
The showmakers
Overview
A Sicilian family deals with the arrival of a group of immigrants on their island.
Indie vibes check
Terraferma qualifies as an independent film due to its budget, production style, and thematic content. Although it is a national production, it was not supported by a large studio or commercial studio backing, and it was primarily distributed in the independent circuit.