description La chimera Overview
La chimera is a French adventure film directed by Alice Rohrwacher. The story unfolds in the Italian seaside town of Brisighella during the 1980s following a British archaeologist’s pursuit of Etruscan tombs. Isabella Rossellini stars alongside Alba Rohrwacher and Josh O’Connor. It's notable for its atmospheric storytelling and exploration of themes related to archaeology, history, and human connection appealing to viewers interested in historical dramas and arthouse cinema.
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info La chimera Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2023 |
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What is Josh O'Connor looking for in La chimera?
Josh O'Connor plays Arthur, an Englishman drawn into the world of tombaroli, Italian grave robbers who search for Etruscan artifacts. His 'chimera' is partly treasure and partly a lost connection to Beniamina, the woman he cannot let go.
Is La chimera set in a real historical period?
Yes. Alice Rohrwacher sets the film in 1980s Italy, when illegal excavation and trafficking of ancient Etruscan objects gives the story its criminal and archaeological backdrop.
Which festival first showed La chimera?
La chimera premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. That festival context matters because Rohrwacher was already internationally known for films such as Happy as Lazzaro.
Is Isabella Rossellini a main character in La chimera?
Isabella Rossellini plays Flora, the mother of Arthur's lost love Beniamina. The role ties Arthur's grave-robbing story to a more intimate family grief rather than making the film only about stolen antiquities.
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