Milarepa
Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic world on a Mediterranean island, young Mila is stripped of her family inheritance. Mila embarks on a journey to learn the Magic Arts, where she trains to master the secrets necessary to exact revenge.
Starring Harvey Keitel (Academy Award Nominee for Bugsy) & F. Murray Abraham (Academy Award Winner for Amadeus), Milarepa is a coming-of-age story unlike any other.
"Visually arresting and emotionally compelling, Milarepa stands as a powerful cinematic experience not to be missed.” – Boston International Film Festival
Cast & Credits
Cast:
Isabelle Allen (Les Miserables)
Harvey Keitel (Academy Award & Golden Globe Nominee: Bugsy)
F. Murray Abraham (Academy Award & Golden Globe Winner: Amadeus)
Franco Nero (John Wick: Chapter 2)
Iazua Larios (Apocalypto)
Angela Molina (Aquí / The Tribute)
Written & Directed by Louis Nero (The Broken Key)
Composer: Andrea Guerra (Hotel Rwanda)
Festivals & Awards
Winner: Indie Spirit Best Picture & Best Director, Boston Int’l Film Festival
Official Selection: Yubari Int’l Fantastic Film Festival
Official Selection: Eko Int’l Film Festival
Reviews
“Milarepa transports audiences into a stark and mesmerizing post-apocalyptic world in this bold vision from director Louis Nero. With striking cinematography that vividly captures the film’s haunting landscape, the story unfolds with both grit and poetic intensity. Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel and winner F. Murray Abraham deliver commanding performances, each bringing gravitas and depth to this unforgettable journey. At its emotional core, Isabelle Allen shines as Mila, a young girl whose resilience and spirit anchor the film with remarkable power. Visually arresting and emotionally compelling, Milarepa stands as a powerful cinematic experience not to be missed.”
– Boston International Film Festival
“A dark, symbolic work, suspended between spirituality and destruction.”
– La Nuova Sardegna