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Primavera

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2025 | 110 min | Italy, France

Set in early 18th-century Venice, this lush period drama unfolds within the cloistered walls of the Ospedale della Pietà, a famed orphanage for musically gifted girls.

Cecilia (Tecla Insolia), a brilliant young violinist, longs for freedom beyond the institution’s gates. When the ambitious composer Antonio Vivaldi arrives as the new instructor, her world ignites with possibility. Under his guidance, Cecilia’s extraordinary talent begins to flourish, stirring both artistic awakening and quiet rebellion against the destiny imposed upon her.

Sweeping cinematography and a stirring score bring this story of music, faith, and self-determination vividly to life.

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Showtimes

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall #1 @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall #1 @ 10:00 AM

Details

  • Year 2025
  • Runtime 110
  • Language Italian
  • Subtitle Language English
  • Country Italy, France
  • Sponsor Sonoma Valley Authors Festival

Credits

  • Director Damiano Michieletto
  • Screenwriter Ludovica Rampoldi
  • Producer Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Viola Prestieri, Carlos Prada, Arturo De Simone, Marc Missonnier
  • Co-Producer Marc Missonnier
  • Cast Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino, Andrea Pennacchi, Fabrizia Sacchi, Valentina Bellè, Stefano Accorsi
  • Cinematographer Daria D'Antonio
  • Editor Walter Fasano
  • Production Design Gaspare De Pascali
  • Sound Design Gianluca Scarlata
  • Music Fabio Massimo Capogrosso

Awards

  • 2025 Chicago International Film Festival: Audience Award for Best International Feature

Location

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall #1

126 First St West Sonoma, California

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