Synopsis

TV film “La bambina con la valigia” by Gianluca Mazzella is based on a book by Egee Haffner and Gigliola Alvisi. This historic drama follows the destiny of Italian refugees. During winter 1944, the bombing of Pula continues, and a girl called Egee Haffner has an idyllic childhood. Everything changes in 1945, when Tito’s partisans take power. Her father is taken away by OZNA agents.

details

Original title: La bambina con la valigia

Also known as: The Little Girl with the Suitcase

Year: 2025

Country of production: Italy

Production: Clemart, Rai Fiction

Genre: history drama

Directed by: Gianluca Mazzella

Starring: Sinead Thornhill, Petra Bevilacqua, Silvija Cohen, Claudija Vismara, Sandra Ceccarelli, Davide Strava

Filming locations in Istria: Pula

Other locations: Trieste, Sistiana, Grado, Gorizia, Duino, Aurisino, Laghi di Fusine