Princess is a 2022 Italian drama film written and directed by Roberto De Paolis.
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| Directed by | Roberto De Paolis |
| Screenplay by | Roberto De Paolis |
| Starring | Glory Kevin |
| Cinematography | Claudio Cofrancesco |
| Music by | Emanuele De Raymondi Andrea De Sica |
| Distributed by | Lucky Red |
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| Language | Italian |
The film was selected as the opener of the Horizons section at the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[1][2]
Plot edit
The everyday life of Princess, a Nigerian girl living illegally in Italy, who works as a prostitute in Ostia.
Cast edit
- Glory Kevin as Princess
- Lino Musella as Corrado
- Salvatore Striano as The Taxi Driver
- Maurizio Lombardi as The Rich Client
- Sandra Osagie as Success
Reception edit
Screen International critic Lee Marshall described the film as "impressive" and argued that "the opening slot of Venice’s parallel Horizons sidebar feels like a consolation prize for a film that would not have looked out of place in Competition".[3]
References edit
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (23 August 2022). "True Colours Takes Sales on Venice Horizons Opener 'Princess' About African Sex Trade Victim – Clip (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Wise, Damon (31 August 2022). "Venice Review: Roberto De Paolis' Horizons Opener 'Princess'". Deadline. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Marshall, Lee (31 August 2022). "'Princess': Venice Review". Screen International. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
