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The Kidnapping of Arabella

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Holly, 28, has always felt like the wrong version of herself, as if her life had gone off track. When she meets a young girl named Arabella, she becomes convinced she’s found her younger self. Eager to run away from home, Arabella hides her true identity and goes along with Holly’s wish: to go back in time and become someone special.

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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Aug 29
Putting [its] issues aside, young lead Porcaroli and the even younger Guglielmino show off terrific comic timing while colorful cameos from an assortment of mesmerizing character actors. Go to Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 24
3.5/5
Overall, The Kidnapping of Arabella is a sweet and touching film that fans of the genre will enjoy for its use of magical realism, its balance between humour and emotional moments, and its excellent performances. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Oct 2
Without Ms. Porcaroli’s commitment to the bit it would have been impossible. Therefore anyone interested in acting needs to study The Kidnapping of Arabella to see just how far one great performance can take you. Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture Sep 5
3/10
The cynical, aloof energy displayed by every other character, combined with the exhausting non sequitur-based humor, make the film a, frankly, irritating watch. Go to Full Review Lee Marshall Screen International Aug 29
It is perhaps Guglielmino’s lovely, artfully artless performance as Arabella that will do most to mollify those who are uncertain whether to be charmed or annoyed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Carolina Cavalli

Director

Benedetta Porcaroli

Actor

Lucrezia Guglielmino

Actor

Chris Pine

Actor

Marco Bonadei

Actor

Eva Robin's

Actor

Movie Info

Synopsis Holly, 28, has always felt like the wrong version of herself, as if her life had gone off track. When she meets a young girl named Arabella, she becomes convinced she’s found her younger self. Eager to run away from home, Arabella hides her true identity and goes along with Holly’s wish: to go back in time and become someone special.
Director
Carolina Cavalli
Producer
Antonio Celsi, Annamaria Morelli
Screenwriter
Carolina Cavalli
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Runtime
1h 47m