SYNOPSIS

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 Dolby Length: 90 min Language: Italian, English, Danish

BIOGRAPHY

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

CREW

Director: Isabella Torre Screenwriter: Isabella Torre DOP: Mélanie Akoka Art Director: Alberta Avanzi, Lorenzo Nicolosi Editor: Jonas Carpignano Costume Design: Nicoletta Taranta Sound: Giuseppe Tripodi Production: Stayblack Productions Coproduction: Film I Väst, Snowglobe, Rai Cinema World Sales: Luxbox

CAST

Elliott Crosset Hove, Angela Fontana, Koudous Seihon

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

Venice International Film Festival - Giornate degli autori - 2024

Sitges Film Festival - Official Fantastic Competition Section - 2024

48th Mostra São Paulo International Film - 2024

ISABELLA TORRE

Writer-Director