​Leonarda, a vegan soap maker and serial killer, makes soap out of the bodies of her victims. She would do anything to protect her child Giuseppe. Based on the case of Leonarda Cianciulli, a serial killer from southern Italy during the 30s.
LEONARDA. Flesh Ain't Weak.
Written & Directed by Mariangela Pluchino
15', 2020
Directed & Written by: Mariangela Pluchino
Cinematography: Aishe Vejdani​
Cast: Katja Kiuru, Bert Jacobs, Ronja Antikainen, Pihla Sudenyö, Aurora Joensuu
Production Design, Costumes & Props: Tia Hassinen
Assistant Director: Helena Aleksandrova
Camera Assistant: Camille Navarro
Sound Design & Original Music: Ari-Pekka Leinonen
Sound Recordist: Roxana Sadvokassova
Sound Mix: Toni Teivaala
Editor: Mariangela Pluchino
Colorist: Hannu Käki
Gaffers: Fiona Musanga, Jelica Jerinić, Uzair Amjad, Shahi Derky, Ràva Cargnello
Producers: Mariangela Pluchino, Academy of Moving People and Images (AMPI)
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Made with the support of Academy of Moving People and Images (AMPI)
2020
Festivals:
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2020:
Love & Anarchy, Helsinki International Film Festival
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Broadcasted at YLE Areena
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