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Le Pupille is a 2022 Italian short film directed by Alice Rohrwacher and produced by Alfonso Cuarón. Set during World War II, the plot centers on a group of young girls living in a Catholic boarding school as they navigate strict rules and witness unexpected events during the Christmas season. The film blends magical realism with historical drama, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Why are the girls in Le Pupille denied the Christmas cake?
A woman brings the convent a lavish zuppa inglese, but the Mother Superior treats pleasure and disobedience as moral dangers. The cake becomes the center of a comic struggle over guilt, charity, and control.
What does the title Le Pupille mean?
Le pupille means the female pupils or wards, referring to the girls living at the Catholic boarding school. It also keeps attention on the children's perspective rather than the adults' religious rules.
Is Le Pupille based on a true story?
Alice Rohrwacher drew the film from a Christmas letter written by Italian author Elsa Morante. It is a playful adaptation rather than a literal historical reconstruction of one documented convent incident.
Where can Le Pupille be watched?
The 2022 short was released for streaming on Disney+ after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival. It later received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
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