Toxic Love (2025)
In southern Italy, Mary, a young woman bound to criminal Nunzio, wants out of their toxic relationship but fears the repercussions. Her love affair with Giulio, a new riding instructor, drives her to find courage. Despite warnings from Michele, her childhood friend and Nunzio’s partner, Mary chooses love with Giulio. Nunzio, feeling betrayed, plots revenge. A story of love and blood where the real subversive and renewing elements seem to be love and friendship.
Director:
Francesca Schirru
Writers:
Francesca Schirru, Cesare Fragnelli.
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Giulia Schiavo as Mary |
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Simone Susinna as Nunzio |
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Antonella Carone as Carmela |
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Antonio Orlando as Michele |
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Simon Grechi as Giulio |
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Domenico Fortunato as Zio Aldo |
| Writing | Francesca Schirru | Screenplay |
| Directing | Francesca Schirru | Director |
| Writing | Cesare Fragnelli | Screenplay |
| Sound | Giuliana Simeone | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Piero Parisi | Sound |
| Art | Walter Caprara | Production Design |
| Production | Alessandro Contessa | Producer |
| Production | Cesare Fragnelli | Producer |
| Camera | Filippo Silvestris | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Magda Accolti Gil | Costumer |