Can’t believe I actually watched a good recent italian horror movie Unnecessary out of context spoiler: Jannik Sinner is on fire
Directed by Paolo Strippoli
The Holy Boy
La valle dei sorrisi
An atmospheric, acclaimed horror.
Horror
Thriller
Drama
2025
2h 2m
3.5(9.3k)Michele Riondino + 4 more
Ένας καθηγητής φυσικής αγωγής μετακομίζει σε ένα απομονωμένο ορεινό χωριό όπου οι κάτοικοι φαίνεται να ζουν σε αδιατάρακτη γαλήνη, αλλά σύντομα ανακαλύπτει μια ανησυχητική τελετουργία. Μια φορά την εβδομάδα, οι ντόπιοι απαλλάσσονται από τον πόνο τους από ένα μοναχικό αγόρι που γεννήθηκε με τη δύναμη να γιατρεύει την ψυχή κάποιου μόνο με μια αγκαλιά. Προσπαθώντας να τον σώσει από αυτή την τρέλα, ο άνδρας απελευθερώνει τη σκοτεινή του πλευρά.
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What is The Holy Boy about?+
A physical education teacher relocates to a secluded mountain village and discovers a ritual where a boy with supernatural healing abilities is exploited by the community to process their grief.
Who directed The Holy Boy?+
The film is directed by Italian filmmaker Paolo Strippoli, known for his work in genre cinema, and premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
Has The Holy Boy won any awards?+
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received multiple nominations for its cinematography and directing at various European film festivals.
