Vermiglio

1944, Vermiglio, a small town in the Italian Alps. When a local soldier returns from the front, he brings along his shy friend Pietro, who quickly falls for Lucia, the school principal's daughter. Their whirlwind romance soon disrupts the quiet rhythms of village life. In her award-winning second feature, which earned acclaim at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Maura Delpero draws from her family mythology to craft a poignant melodrama. As melodramas do, it explores social bonds and the strength of community. A tale of a rural family and deep-rooted traditions, Vermiglio stands out for its lyrical pace and delicate attention to the passage of seasons—making it one of the year’s most memorable films.