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Il piccolo carceriere

1913 · 22 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Tonino Giolino is the cute little grandson of the prison warden. He loves helping grandfather his his duties, and is especially fond of hangings and the rack..... no. Basically, he goes into the cells with buckets of water for the prisoners. One of them is jailed for stealing a doll for his sick daughter. Tonino feels sorry, so he brings the girl all his toys and helps the prisoner escape.

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Year 1913
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Director Umberto Paradisi
Runtime 22 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant contrast between childhood innocence and the harshness of the adult world, relying on the expressive simplicity of early silent cinema. It explores themes of mercy, injustice, and an instinctive pull towards compassion through a straightforward yet powerful narrative.

What lingers after viewing is a tender, melancholic fable where a naive act of kindness becomes the most profound critique of a rigid system. A quiet testament to the power of simple humanity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Umberto Paradisi

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