# Baaria (2009)

> A sweeping Sicilian family saga follows one man's journey from impoverished shepherd to political figure amid five decades of love, ideology, and community change.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15359

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast: Francesco Scianna, Margareth Madè, Lina Sastri, Ángela Molina, Nicole Grimaudo, Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Gaetano Aronica
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1081935/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, warm, wistful, slow weekend viewing, italian cinema night

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