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The Kidnapping of Arabella

2025 1 h 47 min Drama Il rapimento di Arabella

A dissatisfied young woman and a runaway child form an unlikely bond on a road trip in this Italian drama by Carolina Cavalli.

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About the film

What it’s about

Holly is stuck in a dead-end job, spending her days imagining holes in the space-time continuum and wondering where her life went wrong. When she meets Arabella, an eight-year-old rebel eager to escape her self-absorbed author father, Holly becomes convinced their encounter is a cosmic sign. She believes Arabella is her past self, sent back for a second chance.

What hooks you

Benedetta Porcaroli and Lucrezia Guglielmino star as the pair, with Chris Pine as Arabella's father. Carolina Cavalli directs from her own script. The film won the Venice Horizons Award for Best Actress at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like character-driven stories about unexpected friendships, offbeat humor, and quiet reflections on identity and second chances. Those drawn to independent cinema with a whimsical, slightly surreal tone will find much to appreciate.

Technical details
Country
Italy
Year
2025
Genre
Drama
Running time
1h 47min
World premiere
Aug 28, 2025
Box office (world)$69,770

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
5.9 /10
IMDb
5.7245
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Creative team

All 11
Director Carolina Cavalli
Starring
  1. 01 Benedetta Porcaroli Holly
  2. 02 Lucrezia Guglielmino Arabella
  3. 03 Chris Pine Orest D.
  4. 04 Roberto Zibetti Poliziotto · Police Officer
  5. 05 Marco Bonadei Maccarino
  6. 06 Eva Robin's Granatina
  7. 07 Margareth Madè Ingrid
  8. 08 Margaret Madè Ingrid
  9. 09 Boiken Cobo Topper
  10. 10 Boiken Kobbo Topper

Awards and nominations

1 win

All
  1. 1 win Venice Film Festival 2025
Top wins
  1. Venice Horizons - Best Actress Benedetta Porcaroli Venice Film Festival · 2025

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