The Kidnapping of Arabella

This wacky, funny and fresh road movie chronicles the misadventures of a young woman on the run with a seven-year-old girl.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Carolina Cavalli

  • With

    Benedetta Porcaroli, Lucrezia Guglielmino, Chris Pine

  • Italy 2025. 107min

  • Courtesy of

    Charades

  • Language

    Italian

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Holly is a misfit who, somewhat lost in life, seems to find new meaning when she picks up a not-so-lost little girl. They embark on an illicit journey, with the authorities on their tail. Replete with magical moments and comic mishaps, this witty Italian satire, with overtones of Aki Kaurismäki, also features a delicious cameo from Chris Pine.

Adrian Wootton

With thanks to Cinecittà

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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