IN DEVELOPMENT

Tagline

Women are strong, but not all survive.

Logline

After life-changing traumas, two sisters are thrown into survival mode, each fighting in her own way.

SYNOPSIS

THE RED GOWN is a Dramatically Noiresque Psychological Thriller about two sisters and the very different paths they take after traumatic events change their lives… Forever.

Mirene is the bride-to-be who dreams of wearing a wedding gown adorned with their late mother's mask of Su Componidori. It is her tribute to a mother who was one of the few women ever to ride as Su Componidori in the revered Sartiglia of Oristano, in Sardinia.

When Mirene becomes the victim of a brutal act of violence, her fiancé calls off the wedding. Her world collapses. Her sister Elene does everything she can to ease her pain… But will it be enough?

INTRO

THE RED GOWN is a story about the indomitable will to survive. Through carefully crafted storytelling and compelling performances, it takes audiences on an unflinching cinematic journey into a subject of urgent relevance: trauma and devastating loss, and the courage and love that endure in their wake.

The film explores the complexity of overcoming adversity, portraying not only pain but also strength and solidarity. The result is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful story of survival, struggle and empowerment. It reminds us that women are strong in the face of tragedy, but not all can survive the immense weight placed on their souls.

SUPERPANORAMA 65 4k HDR DOLBY VISION & DOLBY ATMOS

THE RED GOWN will be filmed in SUPERPANORAMA 65mm, and delivered in 4K HDR Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos. The format that makes a story feel like the viewer's own.

Tone and positioning

  • Compelling central characters. Two sisters fighting to hold each other up is a story audiences cannot ignore. Their vulnerability and moral struggle make them instantly sympathetic.

  • Strong female leads. Each sister has a distinct personality, creating conflict that enriches the drama.

  • High, human stakes. Will the sisters come to terms with what has happened and survive, or fail?

  • Transformation arc. Forced into a new reality, both sisters must adapt. Will they succeed?

  • Provocative setting. Bold visuals and contemporary themes, sensuality, consent, intimacy and the commodification of desire, explored without cheapening the art.

  • Built-in conversation. A bold story that pairs controversy with compassion and a deeply human redemption arc. Its subject matter will draw media coverage and public debate, translating into viewership.

  • Awards potential. Thematically rich, female-driven material with a strong visual signature appeals to festivals and critics alike.

Aimed for Venice/Cannes 2017.