Visions of Europe: Vermiglio

Unfolding against the stunning backdrop of a remote Italian mountain village, Maura Delpero’s film is a hauntingly beautiful period tale of family life gradually torn apart.

In the last days of the Second World War, a deserting soldier disrupts a tranquil and isolated mountain community. For one family, his arrival brings excitement and romance, but tragedy lies in wait.

With a painterly eye and finding depth in the details of everyday life, Delpero imbues her drama with intelligence and suspense, fulfilling the promise she showed with Maternal, her debut.

Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize winner at Venice Film Festival.

Text by Adrian Wootton, BFI London Film Festival

Visions of Europe returns for its 4th edition, celebrating the breadth of European cinema with a handpicked selection of new releases, previews, festival hits and classics returning to the big screen.

Supported by Film Hub NI, part of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from National Lottery.