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The Holy Boy
The film
The Holy Boy (Italian: La valle dei sorrisi, lit. 'The Valley of Smiles') is a 2025 horror film co-written and directed by Paolo Strippoli. The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2025. It received a theatrical release in Italy on 17 September 2025.
DirectorPaolo Strippoli
Genresfilm ou téléfilm d'horreur · horreur psychologique · drame psychologique · drame · Folk horror · religious horror · giallo
CountryItalie, Slovénie
Runtime122 min
Record & provenance
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