Acla's Descent into Floristella
Set in Sicily in the 1930's, Aurelio Grimaldi's feature debut chronicles the harsh story of twelve-year-old boy, Aclà, sold into slavery by his destitute parents to work in the underground Floristella sulfur mines. Overworked and underfed, Aclà toils from Monday to Saturday in the steamy, candle-lit labyrinths. Repeatedly beaten and abused by his "owner" and with constant threats of being raped, Aclà plots his escape to the sea...
Top cast
- Francesco CusimanoAclà Rizzuto
Tony SperandeoCaramazza
Luigi Maria BurruanoAclà's father
Lucia SardoAclà's mother
Giovanni AlamiaSalvo
Giuseppe CalcagnoMaurizio Rizzuto
Benedetto RaneliThe priest- Giuseppe CusimanoMaurizio Rizzuto
- Rita BarbaneraConcetta Rizzuto
- Salvatore SciannaCalogero Rizzuto
- Ignazio DonatoPietro
- Luciano VenturinoPino Rizzuto
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Acla's Descent into Floristella” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.