THEN Onda tonight On first TV at 9.40 pm on Rai 1, The girl of the sea tells the incredible story of Trudy Ederle. American swimmer who in 1926 was The first woman to swim the sleeve channelalso establishing the world record. The protagonist of the film La Brava Daisy Ridleycapable of outlining sensitivity The portrait of an extraordinary woman who challenged the male rules of the society of the time.
The girl of the sea On Rai 1: the plot of the film aired tonight September 17th
Set in the New York of the early twentieth centurythe film tells Trudy Ederle’s true story (Daisy Ridley), A young man raised in a family of very conservative German immigrants. Everything changes in 1917, when, at twelve, Trudy convinces the father to let her learn to swim and, together with his sister Meg (Tilda Cobham-Hervey), Enter the Women’s Swimming Associationunder the guidance of the severe but determined coach Charlotte Epstein (Sian Clifford). Ten years later, now young woman, Trudy participates in the Paris Olympics, where he conquers two bronze medals which, however, have for her The bitter taste of defeat.
Disappointed and under the pressure of the father, who would like to see her arranged, Trudy reject the fate that others have chosen for her. Instead of Try the impossible: become the first woman in history to swim the sleeve channel: almost 34 kilometers of icy waters and unpredictable currents between France and England. Supported by a few but tenacious allies, Trudy faces not only the ocean, but also the prejudice of an entire erawho was not yet ready to see a woman dare so much.
Daisy Ridley in a scene from the film “The Girl of the Sea”. (Disney)
An exciting adventure based on the homonymous book and taken from a true story
Adaptation of the novel of the same name written in 2009 by Glenn Stout, The girl of the sea And A fairly conventional biopic that affects more for visual intensityand the emotional tone, than for originality of the narrative structure. The direction of Joachim Rønning chooses A classic but refined approachenhancing the silences, details and The natural element of watermade the protagonist through a clear and contemplative photography.
Daisy Ridley’s performance is solid and measured and, while following tracks already traced by other films of the genre, the film However, he manages to involve Thanks to a felt and respectful staging. However, some step is too predictable but it is compensated by A well -built emotional crescendo.
The social themes are also treated with balance, without being didactic and the assembly effectively accompanies the narrative arc, avoiding dead times despite the duration. The girl of the sea Finally it transmits a clear message on female emancipation and on the overcoming of social prejudices. It is certainly not a masterpiece but it is A sincere film, well packaged and capable of leaving the mark.
To lead the cast of The girl of the sea There is Daisy Ridley
Born in London in 1992, Daisy Ridley he became a world superstar in 2015 when he is chosen as the protagonist of the reboot trilogy of Star Wars directed by JJ Abrams. Thanks to the role of Rey, young pupil girl by Luke Skywalker Which becomes Knight Jedi and fights against the very bad Kylo Ren played by Adam Driver.
The actress gets important roles in films such as Assassination on the Orient Express by Kenneth Branagh – where he knows his future husband Tom Bateman – And Ofelia – love and death by Claire Mccharty. The characters he interprets certify his skill in going away with ease from one genre to another.
He will soon return to play Rey’s role in the new chapter of the infinite saga Star Wars entitled New Jedi Orderbut it doesn’t end there. Among the many projects of the star also a film in Italydirected by Luis Nero and entitled Federico – Fellini’s imaginary lifeWhere He will play the role of Giulietta Masina. With her in the cast also Laura Morante and Gianmarco Tognazzi.