The Wonders

Set in the Italian countryside, this drama follows Gelsomina and her three younger sisters who live on a honey farm. The family exists in isolation under the strict guidance of their father, who keeps them distanced from the modern world. Their secluded routine is disrupted by the arrival of Martin, a young delinquent from Germany participating in a rehabilitation program. Simultaneously, the family's stability is challenged by the arrival of a television production filming a reality show in the region.

Directed and written by Alice Rohrwacher, this was the second project in her career, following Corpo Celeste. The film features Monica Bellucci as Milly Catena and Maria Alexandra Lungu as Gelsomina, with supporting roles played by Alba Rohrwacher, Sam Louwyck, Sabine Timoteo, and Agnese Graziani. It was a joint production between Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.

The film has been well received by both viewers and professionals. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb from 6,700 votes and 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 222 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.4/10 based on 71 reviews.