Primavera (film)

Primavera
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed byDamiano Michieletto
Screenplay byLudovica Rampoldi
Based onStabat Mater [it]
by Tiziano Scarpa
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDaria D'Antonio
Edited byWalter Fasano
Music byFabio Massimo Capogrosso
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (Italy)
  • Diaphana Distribution (France)
Release dates
  • 6 September 2025 (2025-09-06) (TIFF)
  • 25 December 2025 (2025-12-25) (Italy)
Running time
111 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Italy
  • France
LanguageItalian

Primavera is a 2025 drama directed by Damiano Michieletto in his feature directorial debut, and written by Ludovica Rampoldi based on the 2009 novel Stabat Mater [it] by Tiziano Scarpa. It stars Tecla Insolia and Michele Riondino. The film had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025.

Plot

Early in the 18th century, Ospedale della Pietà is the biggest orphanage in Venice, but it is also where the most talented of the orphans who live there are introduced to the study of music. Its orchestra is one of the world’s most highly regarded. Cecilia, 20 years old, has spent most of her life in the Pietà and is an extraordinary violinist. Art has opened her mind, but not the doors of the orphanage; this is the only place she can perform, behind a grille, for the rich patrons of the orphanage. That is until a wind of spring suddenly disrupts her life and everything changes with the arrival of the new violin teacher. His name is Antonio Vivaldi.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place from October to early December 2024.[2][3] The film was shot in Rome and Venice.[4]

Release

Paradise City Sales owns the international sales rights to the film.[5][6] It was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in Italy and by Diaphana Distribution in France.[4]

A teaser clip was released on 21 July 2025.[7] The film had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025.[8] It was also screened in the Spotlight section of the 61st Chicago International Film Festival on 18 October 2025,[9] where it won the Audience Award as Best International Feature.[10]

Distribution

In January 2025, the film was acquired for distribution by Cinéart in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg; X Verleih in Germany and Austria; A Contracorriente Films in Spain; Frenetic [de] in Switzerland; and M2 Films in Poland.[4]

Following its premiere, the film was acquired for distribution by Cinema Mondo [fi] in Scandinavia, Adastra Cinema in the Baltics, Pris Audiovisuais in Portugal, Filmtrade and Tanweer in Greece, Filmarti Film in Turkey, Beta Film in Bulgaria, Discovery Film in former Yugoslavia, Vertigo Média in Hungary, M2 Films in Poland, Film Europe [cs] in the Czech Republic, Plus Films and Imagem Filmes [pt] in Latin America, Entermode Corp in South Korea, Swallow Wings in Taiwan, and Rialto Distribution and Moving Story in Australia and New Zealand.[11] In December 2025, it was acquired for distribution by Aya Pro in Japan, Svoekino in Ukraine, and Follow Art in Romania.[12]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Chicago International Film Festival 24 October 2025 Audience Award for Best International Feature Primavera Won [13]
Victoria Film Festival 16 February 2026 Best Feature Film Won [14]
Gasparilla International Film Festival 9 March 2026 Grand Jury Award for International Narrative Feature Won [15]

References

  1. ^ "Primavera (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  2. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (3 October 2024). "Antonio Vivaldi Portrayed in Italian Period Movie 'Primavera'; Memento International Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  3. ^ Marchetto, Giambattista (3 December 2024). "Damiano Michieletto, il regista veneziano sbarca al cinema con «Primavera»". Il Gazzettino (in Italian). Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Keslassy, Elsa (14 January 2025). "Antonio Vivaldi Movie 'Primavera' Directed by Damiano Michieletto Pre-Sells to Major Distributors; First Still Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  5. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (16 February 2025). "Memento Intl. Rebrands as Paradise City Sales; Brings In-House Produced 'My Notes on Mars' Starring Greta Lee, Andrew Scott to EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  6. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (8 May 2025). "Paradise City Sales sells two films selected in Certain Regard at Cannes". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  7. ^ Amitrano, Vania (21 July 2025). "Primavera, il teaser del film con Tecla Insolia e Michele Riondino al Toronto Film Festival". Ciak (in Italian). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (21 July 2025). "TIFF Galas & Presentations: World Premieres 'Good Fortune', 'Nuremberg', Sydney Sweeney Pic 'Christy', Angelina Jolie 'Couture'; North American Debuts Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Dwayne Johnson 'Smashing Machine'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  9. ^ "Primavera". Chicago International Film Festival. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  10. ^ Nikkhah-Azad, Navid (29 October 2025). "'Rental Family,' 'Primavera' Lead 61st Chicago Film Festival Audience Awards". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  11. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (7 September 2025). "Vivaldi Drama 'Primavera' Unveils Fresh Deals As It Debuts At TIFF". Deadline. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  12. ^ Leffler, Rebecca (6 December 2025). "Damiano Michieletto's 'Primavera' scores sales in Asia, Europe". Screen Daily. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Festival Award Winners". Chicago International Film Festival. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  14. ^ Duerksen, Sam (18 February 2026). "Victoria Film Festival wraps up record-setting year". Victoria News. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  15. ^ "2026 Award Winners". Gasparilla International Film Festival. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primavera_(film)