Cast includes Lars Eidinger, Emily Ferratello, Luan Jaha, Flonja Kodheli, and Alba Rohrwacher. In her remote Albanian village, Hana (played by Alba Rohrwacher) does not want to live in servitude to a husband, so she follows the custom of taking a vow of celibacy so that she can live as a man. As Mark, a trip to Italy to visit a sister awakens sexual feelings, and Mark/Hana questions the choice to remain a virgin and a man.
Director
Bispuri, Laura
Writer
Bispuri, Laura; Manieri, Francesca
Producer
Donzelli, Marta; Paonessa, Gregorio
Cinematographer
Radovic, Vladan
Editor
Cristiani, Carlotta; Quadri, Jacopo
Production Team
Vivo Film, Colorado Film, Bord Cadre Films, Match Factory, Erafilm, RAI Cinema, Radiotelevisione Svizzera, and Strand Releasing Home Video
Genre
Feature Film Drama
Source
Based on the novel Vergine giurata (Sworn Virgin) by Elvira Dones
