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Growing up in 19th-century Sicily, rebellious Angela (Valeria Solarino) finds herself attracted to her best friend Sara (Isabella Ragonese). As deep friendship turns to passion, Angela s strict father demands that the relationship cease and that she marry to avoid scandal. Refusing, Angela is locked away until her resourceful mother comes up with a solution that enables her to live with her lover, and satisfy convention. Based on a true story, this beautiful and seductive film dramatically portrays a historical case of gender-bending.
Starring two of Italy s best known young actresses, and Maria Grazia Cucinotta (Il Postino, The World is Not Enough) who also coproduced the film, Sea Purple has drawn comparisons to The Secret Diary of Miss Anne Lister in its depiction of a landmark lesbian story. Director Donatella Maiorca states: "The film is not only about sexuality, it is about freedom and women s identity".
Soundtrack by legendary Italian singer songwriter Gianni Nannini.
From the Back Cover
- Special Features:
- Deleted Scenes
- The Making of...
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Language: Italian
Subtitles: English
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
DVD 9 PAL for Region 2
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By lola_baxter
Format:DVD
saw this at the italian film festival and it stayed with me, so can't wait to see again on dvd. Sweeping Sicilian locations, great acting by a cast of Italy's most talented and gorgeous actresses and very, very moving - the film is based on a true story. Angela, played by Valeria Solarino, is such a memorable individual - but learns the hard way that growing up female in 19th century Sicily isn't easy. She falls passionately in love with her best friend and sees no reason why they shouldn't be together. Won't spoil the ending, but basically, they find a way of being 'man and wife' and are accepted by the community. I also loved the backdrop of Italian Unification, feudal work practices, the nature of independence and the hypocrisy of the 'Establishment'.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is based on a true story and really is a MUST see. The Actors are fantastic. The story is full of raw emotion and you feel so much for the characters. This is possibly the BEST Lesbian film I have seen to date :)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jeanine Maes
Format:DVD
One of the great lesbian movies. Like the story and the freat actresses in the film . also I discover the beautiful music of Gianna Nannina
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
movive
Nice lesbian move; a bit too much drama but is a lovely love story between two young girls in the 1900
Published 1 month ago by maria di mare
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, but have a box of tissues near by!!
Read alot of positive reviews for this film on Amazon, before purchase. None of reviews were exaggerated, it's a superb period drama. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Musical anorak
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sunday afternoon viewing
Great story based on the era it is set in, a bit drawn at times and a little predictable but good qaulity dvd, have tissues ready
Published 3 months ago by Billie E Lottey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Good film with a good storyline. Well worth watching. Would recommend this. The element of truth in the story lent it some significance and poignancy
Published 3 months ago by Ms. S. Scanlon
5.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
this is a foreign film with english subtitles
it arrived on time
it has a very strong story line to it and thought provoking
it arrived on time
it has a very strong story line to it and thought provoking
Published 4 months ago by Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie
The acting was great, the storyline amazing. It is based on a true story. Absolutely beautiful women. This one is a must!
Published 6 months ago by Travelbug
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW!
I just love this movie. Awesome, brilliant, romantic. And surprising. Beautiful story of the importance to follow your heart. It always works out!
Published 8 months ago by Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
This film is just beautiful. The setting is 19th century Sicily, and the story of two young women in love and the way that their society treated them. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. Emma H. Mitchell
3.0 out of 5 stars
disjointed storyline
This was a beautifully photographed folm however the storyline was rather disjointed and difficult to follow also the ending was not at all a happy one. Read more
Published 22 months ago by sistah sassy
3.0 out of 5 stars
An island romance
Spirited and brave tomboy Angela and the more demure Sara are childhood best friends until the day Sara and her family have to leave the island where they grew up. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Maria2222
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