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La Pivellina

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A circus woman and her husband help a child find her mother in a trailer park.

Critics Reviews

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 08/31/2011
3/5
Though at times too determined to avoid dramatic highs and lows, "Little Girl" strikes gold in the casting of the 2-year-old Asia Crippa. Go to Full Review S. James Snyder Time Out 08/31/2011
4/5
Covi and Frimmel work their neorealistic magic, turning what might have been a sappy maternal-awakening melodrama into a simplistic, genuinely sweet tribute to motherhood, Italian style. Go to Full Review Nick Pinkerton Village Voice 08/30/2011
Scenes showing the tricky process of acclimatizing a child to new surroundings, and the patchwork of experiences that make up an education -- both Asia's and Tairo's -- are grounded by entirely affectless performances, not least that of little Asia Crippa. Go to Full Review Martín Rodríguez En Filme 02/01/2023
4/5
... An intimate story that feels authentic thanks to the quality of its craftsmanship. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 03/04/2021
All the characters in the film are endearing and possessed of a generosity that contrasts with the harshness of their conditions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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10/10/2013 Amazing film - creating so much warmth from so much desolation See more 09/20/2013 Totally enjoyable film, mostly due to the endearing and adorable central figure, the little girl. The acting was so remarkable that I started wondering-- is this is really a drama? Isn't it actually a documentary? Apparently not, but the acting is amazing. I found the ending unsatisfying, but until that last moment, it was one of the more enjoyable films that I've seen and an interesting glimpse into contemporary Italian life. See more 09/04/2013 Cutest and most touching movie I have seen awhile. See more 05/02/2013 An enjoyable Italian film that relies heavily on the adorable performance of its toddler star; touching without being overly sentimental. See more 02/18/2013 Loved little Asia!!! See more 02/03/2013 Adorable, touching, well scripted! I loved it!! Performances are remarkable! Definetely a most!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tizza Covi

Director

Rainer Frimmel

Director

Tairo Caroli

Tairo

Asia Crippa

Asia

Patrizia Gerardi

Patty

Walter Saabel

Walter
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La Pivellina

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Movie Info

Synopsis A circus woman and her husband help a child find her mother in a trailer park.
Director
Tizza Covi, Rainer Frimmel
Producer
Tizza Covi, Rainer Frimmel
Screenwriter
Tizza Covi
Production Co
Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) [at]
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3K
Runtime
1h 40m