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Primavera
FRANCE · 2026

Primavera

Damiano Michieletto
female empowerment artistic expression and creativity social confinement and restriction mentorship and artistic growth gender roles in historical society
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Synopsis

In 18th-century Venice, 20-year-old violin virtuoso Cecilia lives at the Pièta orphanage, where, despite her talent, she remains confined, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet, her life takes a turn after she meets Antonio Vivaldi, a brilliant and ambitious composer who becomes the new violin teacher. Guided by Vivaldi and his music, Cecilia finds the strength to challenge the destiny that once seemed inevitable.