Criterion Collection
Vermiglio (Criterion Premieres) US Edition
- Blu-ray
- Region A
- Classification M
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Vermiglio (Criterion Premieres) (US Edition)
The film
About the film
Vermiglio, written and directed by Maura Delpero, unfolds in 1944 in the remote Trentino mountain village of Vermiglio. Lucia, the eldest daughter of a stern village schoolteacher, falls in love with Pietro, a Sicilian deserter who plans to leave once the war ends. But when Pietro vanishesÑlater discovered to have already had a wife and to have been killedÑLucia's world collapses. She gives birth to Pietro's child, rejects the baby in despair, and contemplates suicide before slowly rebuilding. Her journey leads her to Sicily to confront the truth, a poignant exploration of grief, motherhood, and resilience amid war's shadows¬† .
Visually breathtaking and emotionally rich, the film received the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival and has become Italy's entry for Best International Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards  . Critics praised its lyrical depiction of rural life and the weight of tradition on personal freedom.
INCLUDES
¥ Meet the Filmmakers,¬†a new interview with director Maura Delpero
¥ Trailer
The edition
Edition details
| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Region | Region A |
| Classification |
M Moderate impact. Not recommended for people under 15
|
| Director | Maura Delpero |
| Starring | Martina Scrinzi (Lucia), Giuseppe De Domenico (Pietro), Tommaso Ragno (Cesare Graziadei), Roberta Rovelli (Adele), Carlotta Gamba (Virginia) |
| Original release | 2024 |
| Release date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Label | Criterion Collection |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Historic |
| Barcode | 715515318112 |