Small Body
Seen it?2022 | 89 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (77 on Metacritic), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young woman in early-1900s Italy searches for a mystical sanctuary where her stillborn child can be brought back to life long enough to be baptized.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laura Samani
- Celeste CescuttiAgata
- Ondina QuadriLince
- Marco GerominSaggio Ignac
- Giacomina DereaniBrigantessa Lia
- Anna Pia BernardisEremita del santuario
- Angelo MattiussiOperaio del carro
- Luca SeraPrete dell'isola
- Teresa CappellariCuratrice Marla
- Marzia Corinna MainardisCuratrice Corinna
- Marisa RupilCuratrice Vanda