Malavoglia (The House by the Medlar Tree)

• Director: Pasquale Scimeca
• Writer: Pasquale Scimeca
• Cast: Giusepe Firullo, Antonio Curcia, Omar Noto
• Theatrical Release Date:
• On The Web IMDB Entry

Synopsis: The Malavoglia are a family of fishermen: Grandfather Padron ‘Ntoni, his son Bastianazzo and wife Maruzza, and their children ‘Ntoni, Mena, Alessi and Lia. One night Bastianazzo dies in a boating accident, leaving the family on the verge of a break down. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]