Una DiecimilaLire

In Una DiecimilaLire, Vincenzo is an eleven-year-old boy who leaves his family in a small village in Basilicata to live with his brother in the capital. As Italy experiences an economic boom, he navigates his new life by working in a bar and finishing elementary school. His initial success takes a turn when a tragic discovery shakes his world.

As Vincenzo matures, he strives for redemption by establishing a business, aiming to improve his social standing while grappling with the absence of his family. This emotional journey culminates in a return to his hometown, where he confronts his past and the memories of his childhood. The film captures the complexities of personal ambition intertwined with familial connections in a transformative era for Italy.