‘Kidnapped: The Abduction Of Edgardo Mortara’: See all we know about U.S. release, storyline and production

Cohen Media Group is gearing up for the U.S. release of Marco Bellocchio’s acclaimed drama Kidnapped: The Abduction Of Edgardo Mortara. The film, which premiered at Cannes, TIFF, and NYFF in 2023, is set to hit U.S. theaters on May 24, according to a Deadline report.

Storyline
The film delves into the real-life saga of Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish child forcefully taken by the Papal state in 19th-Century Italy, where he was raised as a Christian. This historical event sparked widespread debate and outrage across Europe and North America during the 1850s and 1860s.


Film Reception
Kidnapped has resonated strongly with audiences, grossing $2M at the Italian box office. It garnered a César nomination in France and clinched an Italian Golden Globe award.

Critical Acclaim
Critics have lauded Bellocchio's meticulous direction, particularly noting the film's stunning visual compositions reminiscent of Baroque art.

Production
The film was produced by Beppe Caschetto and Simone Gattoni at IBC Movie and Kavac Film, in collaboration with Rai Cinema. Co-produced by Ad Vitam Production, France, and The Match Factory, Germany, Kidnapped received support from Canal+, Ciné+, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Arte France Cinéma, Arte, Film-und Medienstiftung NRW, MIC Ministero della Cultura, and the Emilia-Romagna region through the Emilia–Romagna Film Commission.

FAQs:

When will Marco Bellocchio's film Kidnapped: The Abduction Of Edgardo Mortara be released in the United States?
The film is set to be released in the U.S. on May 24, following its successful screenings at Cannes, TIFF, and NYFF in 2023.

What is the historical significance of the Mortara case depicted in the film?
The Mortara case, a 19th-century Italian cause célèbre, gained widespread attention for the forced conversion of a Jewish boy, sparking debates across Europe and North America.