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Basileia
by Isabella Torre

In the rugged, fog-shrouded mountains of Aspromonte, Italy, an archaeologist and his assistants are seeking an ancient treasure. But their digs release mysterious mythological creatures who will change the lives of the inhabitants of this remote village forever.

Original Title: Basileia
Countries: Italy, Sweden, Denmark
Year: 2024
Ratio: 2.35:1
Sound: 5.1
Length: 90 min
Language: Italian, English, Danish
Festivals & Awards
2024
  • Venice International Film Festival – Giornate degli autori
  • Sitges Film Festival – Official Fantastic Competition Section
  • Antalya Film Festival – Competition
  • Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo – New Filmmakers Competition
  • Medfilm Festival – Perle Section
About Director
Isabella Torre

Isabella Torre is an Italian filmmaker, writer and actor. In 2018, she wrote, directed, and starred in her first short film, "Nymphs", which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. In 2019, she directed "Vernice", her second short documentary, which focuses on second-generation immigrants in Italy, based on the story of Mojo, a rapper from Rome. Isabella returned to Venice in 2021 with her short film, "Full Moon", which its world premiere at the Venice International Film Critics Week. "Basileia" is Isabella’s first feature film.

FILMOGRAPHY
  • Basileia – 2024
  • Full Moon – 2021 – Short film
  • Vernice – 2019 – Short film
  • Nymphs – 2018 – Short film
Cast & Crew
Cast

Elliott Crosset Hove
Angela Fontana
Koudous Seihon

Crew

Screenwriter: Isabella Torre
DOP: Mélanie Akoka
Editor: Jonas Carpignano
Costume Design: Nicoletta Taranta
Sound: Giuseppe Tripodi
Music: Andrea De Sica
Production: Stayblack Productions
Coproduction: Film I Väst, Snowglobe, Rai Cinema
World Sales: Luxbox

“Basileia is effective in creating atmosphere and offers a fascinating mythology.”
“An intriguing, well-crafted film that will certainly appeal to horror fans with its visual flair.”
“The innovative interpretation and imaginative staging lend these eclectic elements a subtle cinematic fascination.”
“A social horror film with a magnificent ending.”