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.
Sound
Vivaldi's actual compositions, performed with vicious technical precision.
Production
Venice as claustrophobic gold prison—every frame breathes marble and constraint.
Acting
Tecla Insolia's bow holds more tension than most action setpieces.
Director
Damiano Michieletto
Tecla Insolia
Cecilia
Michele Riondino
Antonio Vivaldi
Fabrizia Sacchi
Priora
Andrea Pennacchi
Governatore
Valentina Bellè
Elisabetta Parolin
Stefano Accorsi
Sanfermo
Alessandro Bressanello
Miko Jarry
Frederick IV of Denmark
Hildegard De Stefano
Laura
Paolo Rozzi
Governatore
Federica Girardello
Agnese
Cosima Centurioni
Marietta
Rebecca Antonaci
Caterina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Damiano Michieletto primarily works in opera—this is his first feature, explaining why every scene feels staged for maximum acoustic drama.
The real Ospedale della Pietà was famous for its all-female orchestra; Vivaldi composed specifically for these 'figlie del coro,' whose faces remained hidden behind grilles during performances.
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