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Vergine giurata (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Sworn Virgin, Vierge sous serment, Zaprzysiezona dziewica, Virgin
Director: Laura Bispuri
Writer: Elvira Dones, Francesca Manieri, Laura Bispuri
Production & Genre
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Genre: Drama, Film Based On Literature, Lgbt-Related Film
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Story
Hana Doda, still a girl, escapes her destiny of being a wife and servant in the inhospitable mountains of Albania by appealing to the old law of Kanun and swearing eternal virginity, becoming a 'sworn virgin' named Mark. This sacrifice allows Hana to be considered equal to men, but it means rejecting love. After over ten years living as Mark in solitude, Hana decides to change her life and leave the mountains. In modern Milan, she struggles to readapt as a woman, reconnects with loved ones, and experiences forbidden love.
Summary
Vergine giurata (2015) is an Italian-Albanian drama film directed by Laura Bispuri, based on the novel 'The Sworn Virgin' by Elvira Dones. Set in Albania and Italy, the movie explores themes of gender roles, identity, and self-discovery through the story of Hana Doda, who chooses to live as a man to avoid being forced into marriage. The film has been praised for its exploration of complex emotional journeys and cultural nuances.
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