My Generation (1996 film)


My Generation is a 1996 Italian drama film written and directed by Wilma Labate.
The film won the Grolla d'oro for best film. It was also the Italian candidate in the race for the 1997 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film.

Plot

1983. Braccio, a political prisoner is brought from Sicily to Milan by a captain of the Carabinieri. He was given talks with his girlfriend. During the journey the captain shows himself kind, open, on his side. Arriving almost at destination the officer throws the mask. It was all a trick, the prisoner will have privileges, and perhaps soon freedom, if he speaks and denounces one of his fugitive comrades, probably murderer of a policeman. Braccio refuses and he's brought back to Sicily.

Cast