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Bona to Vada
Shot underwater, Bona To Vada is a short experimental film which explores queer identities as they have moved through time. It urges the viewer to not be afraid to look into the past in order to heal ancestral trauma.
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Plot Summary
In a small Apulian town, a former police officer, haunted by a tragic past, finds himself drawn back into the criminal underworld he tried to escape. As he navigates betrayal and deception, he must confront his own demons to protect his family and uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
Critical Reception
Bona to Vada received mixed reviews, with praise for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Cosimo Fusco. However, some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and compelling lead performance.
Criticized for a plot that could be difficult to follow at times.
Seen as a solid, albeit unexceptional, entry in the crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Puglia, Italy, with director Vito Palumbo also playing a key role in the cast.
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