Chello’ncuollo [Impure]

Olga Torrico

20 min

ITALY

Renata lives in a small country town where time seems to have stood still and life follows the rhythm of rural activities. In the summer, Renata gets her first period. A sense of unease arises in her when she realizes that ancient folk beliefs about menstruation affect the lives of local women.

FEMALE UNDER 35 DIRECTOR 

Olga Torrico is a director and screenwriter based in Bologna. She is a co-founder of the production company Sayonara Film. Chello ‘ncuollo is her latest short film.