Banat - Il viaggio (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: Bulgaria, Italy, Romania
Alternative Title: Il Viaggio, Podróz do Banat, Banat: The Journey, The Journey
Director: Adriano Valerio
Writer: Adriano Valerio, Ezio Abbate
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Dimitar Nikolov, Emanuele Nespeca, Mario Mazzarotto, Ada Solomon, Ivan Tonev
Companies: ARS Digital Studio, KT Film & Media, Movimento Film
Genre: Drama
Budget: €1,200,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: banat, economy, female nudity, female rear nudity, immigration, italy, job, male rear nudity, migration, nude pregnant woman, pregnancy, pregnant character played by pregnant actress, pregnant woman, romania, transcultural, unemployment, voyage, woman on top
Story
In the economically challenged city of Bari, Ivo, an agronomist, accepts a job offer in the prosperous region of Banat in Romania due to limited opportunities at home. Meanwhile, Clara, having recently ended a relationship and facing unemployment at the Bari harbor, crosses paths with Ivo. They spend just one night together before Ivo's departure but form a deep connection. When Clara visits Ivo in Romania, they realize their love for each other. However, their relationship is complicated by the prospect of exile as a means to happiness.
Summary
Directed by Adriano Valerio, 'Banat - Il viaggio' (2015) is a drama that explores themes of unemployment, migration, and transcultural relationships amidst economic crisis. Set primarily in Bari, Italy, and Banat, Romania, the film follows Ivo, an agronomist who moves to Romania for work opportunities, and Clara, a woman navigating relationship and career challenges in Bari. Their chance encounter and subsequent romance highlight their struggle to find happiness in exile. The movie also features elements of female nudity and pregnant character portrayal.
