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L'albero

L'albero

Mar 20, 2025 1h 32m Drama

Bianca is 23 years old, and it already feels like too much. She has left her parents' home and is supposed to attend university, but she never goes. She has a few specific obsessions: the passing of time, cocaine, and Angelica. Since they started living together, everything seems to move faster, spiraling downwards. Even their friendship stumbles into addiction and becomes confused with love. Bianca keeps a notebook, jotting down notes for her books. Still, she wishes she could write everything in it: that youth is painful and already slipping away, that friendship breaks your heart, and that we constantly lose everything — and yet, maybe, in the end — between the night streets of Rome, the boys of Naples, and the tree that stands silently, visible through the window — nothing will be truly lost.

Directed by Sara Petraglia

Cast

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Tecla Insolia
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Tecla Insolia

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Carlotta Gamba
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Carlotta Gamba

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Cristina Pellegrino
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Cristina Pellegrino

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Crew

Director
  • Sara Petraglia
Writer
  • Sara Petraglia
Producer
  • Angelo Barbagallo
  • Matilde Barbagallo

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, L'albero examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Sara Petraglia brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2025, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of L'albero took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
  • The costume department created over 107 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
  • The musical score contains over 50 unique compositions.

Historical Context

  • In 2025, when this film is released:
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: March 20, 2025
  • Runtime: 1h 32m

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