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Melograno

Melograno

2023
Drama
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A teenage boy confronts the challenges of identifying with the hyper-sexuality and rigid masculinity that surrounds him during a weekend trip to meet his estranged father's new girlfriend.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rob La Terra
Starring
Luca Pascucci / Mirco Grillini / Jasmine Barui / Ana Mitsikas / Nikita Chronis

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Reviews

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Penelope Jones
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Melograno presents a poignant snapshot of adolescent confusion, set against the backdrop of an uneasy family gathering. The film's central conceit—a young boy confronting hyper-sexualised masculinity—is handled with a delicate touch. Luca Pascucci embodies this struggle with impressive…

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Benedict Thorne
Mar 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A remarkably assured debut in its thematic exploration, Melograno is a film that lingers long after the credits roll. It bravely confronts the inherited and imposed notions of masculinity that can stifle young men, particularly through the eyes…

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Clara Davies
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Melograno tackles weighty themes of identity and societal pressure with a commendable, if somewhat uneven, hand. The film's focus on a teenage boy’s confrontation with hyper-sexuality and masculine expectations is timely. Luca Pascucci delivers a performance that feels…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a quietly compelling character study. Melograno succeeds in its intimate portrayal of a young man grappling with the suffocating ideals of hyper-masculinity and burgeoning sexuality. The central performance by Luca Pascucci is a standout, conveying a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Melograno offers a sensitive, albeit at times understated, exploration of adolescent male identity. Luca Pascucci carries the weight of the film admirably, portraying a young man wrestling with the confusing expectations of masculinity and sexuality. The premise, centred…

FAQs

The core conflict of 'Melograno' involves a teenage boy confronting the pervasive influence of hyper-sexuality and rigid masculinity surrounding him. This challenge is amplified during a weekend trip to meet his estranged father's new girlfriend. The film explores his internal journey as he grapples with these external forces and his own sense of self, rather than focusing on specific plot twists or resolutions.