A Girl Returned (film)

A Girl Returned (L'Arminuta) is a 2021 Italian-Swiss drama film directed by Giuseppe Bonito. It is based on the novel of the same name, by Donatella Di Pietrantonio.

Cast

 * Sofia Fiore as Arminuta
 * Vanessa Scalera as the mother
 * Fabrizio Ferracane as the father
 * Carlotta De Leonardis as Adriana
 * Elena Lietti as Adalgisa
 * Andrea Fuorto as Vincenzo

Production
The film is based on the novel A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio, who co-wrote the screenplay with Monica Zapelli. It was produced by Maro Film, Baires and Kaf with Rai Cinema.

Release
The film had its premiere at the 2021 Rome Film Festival, where it was awarded the BNL Prize. It was theatrically released in Italy by Lucky Red on 21 October 2021.