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Mosquitoes (film)

Mosquitoes () is a 2025 coming-of-age comedy drama film co-written and directed by Valentina and Nicole Bertani. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 12 August 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Leopard.

Cast

  • Mia Ferricelli as Linda
  • Agnese Scazza as Azzurra
  • Petra Scheggia as Marta
  • Clara Tramontano as Eva
  • as Carlino
  • Jessica Piccolo Valerani as the mother
  • as the grandmother
  • as the father
  • Evanghelina Zhurkina as Lenka
  • Alessandro Gautiero as the husband
  • Benjamin Israel
  • Joshua Israel

Production

Directors Valentina and Nicole Bertani co-wrote the screenplay with Maria Sole Limodio based on their childhood experiences. 600 girls were auditioned for the three lead roles. The film was shot in Emilia-Romagna, specifically in Ferrara, Castel Bolognese, and Cotignola. Filming also took place in Verona, Turin, and Ivrea.

Release

Intramovies acquired the international sales rights to the film in July 2025. The film had its world premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 12 August 2025.

It will compete in the International competition section of the 56th International Film Festival of India in November 2025.

Awards and nominations

References

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