ABOUT
A “Bridget Jones” Italian style.
An Italian “Bridget Jones” moves from Piedmont to Ferrara to escape her violent ex-boyfriend. When Nabil, a shy young man from Gambia, manages to make her smile again, she convinces herself that he might be the solution to ALL her problems.
SYNOPSIS
Agata, a 30-year-old woman, hides the trauma of being tormented by her violent ex-boyfriend, Alex, despite fleeing to a new city to escape him. Living in her grandmother’s old house and stuck in a dead-end call center job, she struggles with anxiety and feelings of failure, worsened by news of femicides and local crime. When Alex finds her again, Agata has a breakdown but is saved by Nabil, a Gambian asylum seeker. While their friendship offers hope, Agata's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD clouds her perception, making it hard for her to reality for what it is.
CONCEPT
“Miss Agata” begins as a romantic comedy but gradually takes a darker turn, blending the lighthearted charm of Italian classics with sharp British black humour. Agata, an "imperfect victim," evolves from being overwhelmed by her circumstances to taking control of her destiny. The film explores how trauma clouds judgment, often leading to further downward spirals. In addition to addressing violence against women and PTSD, the story delves into immigration through Agata’s connection with Nabil. While their friendship hints at the possibility of an interracial romance, the happy ending will not be the one we expect.
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Miss Agata participated in more than 50 festivals selections and won noumerous Awards Worldwide includingthe Starlight International Cinema Award for Best Screenplay at the Venice FilmFestival 2023, Best foreign film at the Chandler Film Festival (Arizona), BrightonRocks (BIFA and BAFTA Qualifying), Golden State (Chinese Theatre LA), PanalightAward, Best Social Film and Best Supporting actor at the Digital Media Fest, Best social film at Festival del Cinema Italiano, Asti Film Festival, Ferrara Film Corto. Best Comedy at the London Women Film Festival.