Bella Thorne's 'Saint Clare' to Premiere at Taormina Film Festival
Mitzi Peirone's thriller to open the 70th edition of the historic Sicilian event, featuring an original soundtrack by Zola Jesus.
- 'Saint Clare' is based on Don Roff's novel 'Clare at Sixteen' and stars Bella Thorne in the lead role.
- The film follows a young woman haunted by voices that lead her to kill, culminating in a deeper, darker conspiracy.
- Directed by Mitzi Peirone, who co-wrote the script with Guinevere Turner, the film also stars Ryan Phillippe and Rebecca DeMornay.
- The world premiere will take place at Taormina's ancient Greek amphitheater on July 13.
- The festival will also feature the Italian premiere of Lee Isaac Chung's 'Twisters' sequel.