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  • The Cost of Bread (2004)
  • Short | 18 min | Drama, Short
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The Cost of Bread (2004)
Short | 18 min | Drama, Short
Nine-year-old Mariuzzedda lives in post-World War II Calabria, Italy. Each morning, she goes to work harvesting olives, then to school, with a grumbling, empty tummy. She cannot resist the tempting scent of fresh bread coming from the ...See moreNine-year-old Mariuzzedda lives in post-World War II Calabria, Italy. Each morning, she goes to work harvesting olives, then to school, with a grumbling, empty tummy. She cannot resist the tempting scent of fresh bread coming from the bakery, and begins taking bread, on credit. When Mr. Baker eventually asks her to pay what she owes, she hasn't the money. The devout Mrs. Pious offers to pay Mariuzzedda's debt, in exchange for her hair, to make a wig for baby Jesus' statue in church as a votive offering. Mariuzzedda must decide between giving up her locks or an inevitable beating from her mother. Through her ultimate decision to accept responsibility and pay the harsh, bitter consequences, Mariuzzedda proves a courage and maturity beyond her tender years. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Lucia Grillo
Writer
Lucia Grillo
Producer
Lucia Grillo
Cinematographer
René Besson
Editor
Francesco Struffi
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Release date
Aug 10, 2004 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Baker / U furnaiu / Il fornaio Mr. Baker / U furnaiu / Il fornaio   See fewer
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
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Mamma Mamma   See fewer
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