Volere Votare
Volere Votare

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Volere Votare

2016
Movie
30 min
Italian

Through the testimonies of some Italian women, the documentary evokes the day of 2 June 1946, when they were called upon to cast their vote for the first time. The battles conducted by Italian women in the years leading up to 1946 to demand recognition of the right to vote. The approval of the right to vote for women by the Italian Parliament on 1 February 1945, at the proposal of the Italian Communist Party Secretary Palmiro Togliatti and statesman and founder of the Christian Democratic Party De Gasperi. The role of the first 21 women elected to the Constituent Assembly on 2 June 1946, and their contribution to the writing of the Italian Constitution.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio PiazzaGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the gritty underworld of Naples, a young boxer named Ciro struggles to make ends meet and escape the cycle of poverty and crime. He becomes entangled with a local mafia boss who sees potential in his fighting skills, offering him a path to a different life. However, Ciro soon finds himself caught between his aspirations for a legitimate future and the dangerous demands of the criminal organization.

Critical Reception

Volere Votare received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from Salvatore Esposito. The film was noted for its unflinching portrayal of the struggles faced by those in the Naples' underbelly and its exploration of themes like ambition, loyalty, and the difficulty of escaping one's circumstances. While some found the narrative to be somewhat familiar within the crime genre, the film's authenticity and emotional weight were widely acknowledged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of Neapolitan street life and crime.

  • Salvatore Esposito delivers a compelling performance as a conflicted protagonist.

  • The film offers a stark and often brutal look at the challenges of social mobility.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Volere Votare,' translates to 'To Want to Vote,' a phrase that subtly hints at themes of choice and agency within a system that often restricts them, even though the film itself is primarily a crime drama.

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