Title: The Catholic School
Year: 2021
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Benedetta Porcaroli, Giulio Pranno, Emanuele Maria Di Stefano, Giulio Fochetti, Leonardo Ragazzini
Description: A simmering pot of repressed desires and simmering resentments, "The Catholic School" (2021) isn't your typical coming-of-age story. Instead, it's a claustrophobic exploration of faith, doubt, and the suffocating weight of expectation within the rigid confines of religious upbringing. The film masterfully navigates the complexities of adolescence, showcasing the raw vulnerability and burgeoning rebellion beneath meticulously polished surfaces. While the narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing the tension to build organically, the emotional resonance is undeniable. "The Catholic School" leaves a lingering impression, prompting introspection on the enduring power of societal constraints and the search for individual identity. This is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, a testament to its potent storytelling.