Edhel

Edhel is a drama and fantasy film about a young girl born with malformed ears. Facing bullying at school and struggling with the death of her father, she finds solace in her horse. Her relationship with her mother is strained and conflict-ridden, particularly regarding the possibility of surgery to correct her ears. After meeting a peculiar school caretaker, she begins to believe she belongs to a magical kingdom of elves, using this fantasy to navigate her grief and social isolation.

The film was directed by Marco Renda, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elena Starace. The cast features Gaia Forte in the title role, alongside Roberta Mattei, Mariano Rigillo, and Nicolò Ernesto Alaimo. A total of 20 actors are credited in the production. This Italian production has a runtime of 84 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb from 122 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.3/10 on TMDB based on 68 votes.