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Overview
Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, AclĂ , sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground Floristella sulfur mines. Overworked and underfed, AclĂ toils from Monday to Saturday in the steamy, candle-lit labyrinths. Repeatedly beaten and abused by his "owner" and with constant threats of being raped, AclĂ plots his escape to the sea...
Movie Details
Status
Released
Release Date
September 10, 1992
Original Language
IT
Vote Count
9 votes