A Chiara

About A Chiara

"A Chiara", released in 2021, is an exhilarating drama movie directed by Jonas Carpignano. The movie intricately narrates the story of a teenage girl named Chiara as she navigates through life while watching events unfold around her high-ranking mafia family. As she possesses innocent eyes, she innocently observes the tensions and preparations of her older brother's second wedding, family struggles, and the tight grip of mafia. Her life is dramatically changed when she, herself, gets embroiled in the world of crime and conspiracy.

Making / Production

"A Chiara" is the work of director Jonas Carpignano, and a product of Stayblack Production and Le Pacte. The movie presents a glimpse into the mafia lifestyle through engaging storytelling and cinematography. The entire team, including the actors and production team, worked meticulously to portray an authentic representation of this often misrepresented and misunderstood criminal world. The movie successfully takes its viewers to the heart of southern Italy's notorious crime organization and their unique but testing lifestyle while showcasing a teenage girl's journey into it.

Actors

• Swamy Rotolo as Chiara: Swamy convincingly portrayed the innocence, curiosity, and eventual transformation of the titular character, Chiara. Her performance is astounding as she successfully reflects the confusing emotions and struggles of a teenager unknowingly embroiled in a familial criminal world.
• Giuseppe Aiello as Vittorio: Playing the older brother of Chiara, Giuseppe admirably represented the person responsible for introducing Chiara to the mafia world. His performance encapsulates the balance of torment and love that resides within his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is shot in the region of Calabria, Italy, notorious for its mafia activities named 'Ndrangheta.
• "A Chiara" is the third installment of director Jonas Carpignano's Calabrian Trilogy, following "Mediterranea" and "A Ciambra".

Music, Soundtrack

The music for "A Chiara" has been composed by Dan Romer and Benh Zeitlin, who effectively use the soundtrack to complement the movie's emotive narrative. The music significantly enhances the overall cinematic experience, taking the viewer deeper into the world of 'Chiara'.