It’s 1965 and Lia, a spirited young woman living in a small Sicilian town, is initially attracted to Lorenzo, the son of the most prominent (and possibly Mafia-tied) local family. His possessiveness eventually repels her. But soon after, he appears with his cronies to kidnap, rape and force her into a shotgun marriage, all with the collusion of the town’s authorities. Lia and her family refuse to accept this barbaric ‘tradition’ and, despite the constant intimidation and violence, they take their fight for Lia’s rights to court.

A collection of four short films based on stories written by William Faulkner.

Viola, Franca is a biography movie set in Sicily, Italy during the 1960s. It is based on the true story of Viola, Franca, a courageous woman who stood up against injustice and fought for her rights. The movie highlights her journey as she faces obstacles and challenges in her pursuit of justice and dignity.