Created by Pippo Mezzapesa, the Italian mini-series Sarah Scazzi: The Murder that Tore Italy Apart revisits one of the most striking events in contemporary Italian history. In four episodes, it retraces the murder of 15-year-old Sarah Scazzi, which took place in 2010 in the small town of Avetrana, in the heart of Puglia.
Inspired by the book Sarah, la ragazza di Avetrana by Carmine Gazzanni and Flavia Piccinni, this production explores the tragic events leading up to the teenager's disappearance, but also the shockwave caused by the revelations about her family and the unprecedented media coverage that followed.
Sarah Scazzi: The Murder that Tore Italy Apart will air on Disney+ from November 25, 2024.
Synopsis: On August 26, 2010, in Avetrana, a small town on the edge of the Salento tourist area, a young girl leaves her home, never to return. Her name is Sarah Scazzi, and she's 15 years old. The whole town is in an uproar, especially her cousin Sabrina, a beautician who is waiting for her at her house in Via Deledda to go to the beach later that afternoon. But as everyone searches for her, Sarah lies at the bottom of a well, where she is found 42 days after her disappearance, in what becomes a veritable nightmare, with the revelation of intimate secrets and unspoken grudges...
Sarah Scazzi: The Murder that Tore Italy Apart is aimed at viewers with a passion for crime stories based on true events. Through a narrative that changes point of view with each episode, the series offers a psychological plunge into the heart of the events and emotions of the various protagonists: Sarah, her cousin Sabrina, her Uncle Michele and her Aunt Cosima.
With possible parallels to series such as The Act or When They See Us, it should captivate those interested in how news stories resonate in society, particularly when amplified by the media. However, its emotionally intense approach may not suit viewers sensitive to themes of domestic violence and psychological manipulation.
Previewed at the Rome Film Festival, the series was acclaimed for its faithful reconstruction of events and its ability to expose social and family tensions in a rural Italian setting. Boosted by acclaimed performances from Vanessa Scalera(Imma Tataranni), Giulia Perulli and Federica Pala, the production also made its mark for its immersive staging, which captures the suffocating atmosphere of Avetrana.
Sarah Scazzi: The Murder that Tore Italy Apart promises to be a poignant drama combining suspense, emotion and reflection on human nature. By tracing the different facets of this criminal case, the series not only questions viewers about the family drama, but also about the impact of the media in the perception of the truth.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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