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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1991 - 27 July.4 August

Sections & Films

REACH FOR THE SKY

Category: Edition 1991

Synopsis
At the age of 10, Corina dreams of being admitted to the famous gymnastics school of Deva, a small town in Romania renowned for having trained an impressive number of Olympic champions. First refused, Corina succeeds, by force of training and sacrifices, to pass the test of entry just like her best friend Maria. From then on, begins for them the real test: to become the best in the world.

Original Title Campioana
Italian Title La piccola campionessa
Category Official Competition
Section Competition
Tipology Feature Film
Duration 92'
Production Year 1990
Nationality Canada
Directed by Elisabeta Bostan
Screenplay Rock Demers, Vasilica Istrate
Main cast Izabela Moldovan, Mircea Diaconu, Carmen Galin

 regista elisabeta bostanELISABETA BOSTAN

Elisabeth Bostan (born March 1, 1931, Buhuşi, Bacau County) is a Romanian film director and scriptwriter, professor. She is known as a film director for children because she has devoted most of his cinematic creations.
She graduated the "Calistrat Hogaş" National College from Piatra Neamţ and in 1954, the Institute of Theater and Cinematography "I.L. Caragiale" from Bucharest, directing department. Sh
e debuted in 1958, with two short films, "Three Romanian Games" and "The Golden Chick". She was a Dean of the Faculty of Film at the National University of Theater and Cinematography, a member of the Union of Cinematographers.