DiscoverCinema Italiano Podcast#53: Interview with Carolina Cavalli (The Kidnapping of Arabella)
#53: Interview with Carolina Cavalli (The Kidnapping of Arabella)

#53: Interview with Carolina Cavalli (The Kidnapping of Arabella)

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A conversation with director Carolina Cavalli on her new film The Kidnapping of Arabella (Il rapimento di Arabella), in selection at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival. In our discussion, Cavalli describes the inspiration for the original story, collaborating with lead actress Benedetta Porcaroli, and the intent behind the Veneto & Emilia-Romagna setting.





This interview was conducted on October 23, 2025.





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#53: Interview with Carolina Cavalli (The Kidnapping of Arabella)

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