Arianna (2015)

Still in the bloom of her nineteenth year, Arianna finds herself in an enigmatic struggle with her own maturation. She stands at a crossroads, her body straddling the precipice of womanhood, yet her first menstrual cycle remains elusive. Even the hormonal remedies prescribed by her gynecologist do little to ease the subtle discomfort her slightly enlarged breasts cause her. An unexpected turn of events takes Arianna back to her childhood sanctuary, a quaint lake house in Bolsena, a place that hasn't echoed with her laughter since she was a mere three years old. Here, she finds herself in the midst of a summer swathed in nostalgia, her past beckoning her through fragments of forgotten memories, each one fitting into her life's puzzle in a slow, poignant dance. When her parents propose a brief return to the city's hustle, Arianna chooses the tranquility of the lake house, seeking solitude to prepare for her looming exams. Her father agrees, yet her mother, who has been shrouded in an odd aura since their arrival, seems disconcerted by her decision. In the serene afternoons that follow, Arianna embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery, navigating not just the mysteries of her past, but also the unfamiliar terrains of her own body. A chance encounter with her cousin Celeste, a young woman whose physical maturity and sexual experience starkly contrast Arianna's own, nudges her towards a profound realization about her sexuality. The subtle nuances of this exploration form the crux of Arianna's coming-of-age journey.

Arianna is a drama movie featuring Ondina Quadri and directed by Carlo Lavagna.

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