Ischia Global Fest 2026: LA SPOSA

Cinema Excelsior Hall 2

Free admission while seats are available.

8:30 PM – LA SPOSA (The Bride) by Maggie Gyllenhaal – 126 min

SYNOPSIS
The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is set in 1930s Chicago and reimagines the classic Frankenstein mythology through a bold, darkly romantic lens.
The story follows the lonely Frankenstein's Monster (Christian Bale), who, longing for companionship, turns to the pioneering scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) and asks her to create a partner for him. Together, they resurrect a murdered young woman, giving birth to the Bride (Jessie Buckley).
What follows defies every expectation. The Bride quickly escapes the designs of her creator, setting in motion a fierce and uncontrollable love story that draws the attention of the police and sparks a wild, radical cultural movement. Amid murder, possession, and overwhelming passion, the two lovers become the center of a whirlwind of chaos and desire unlike anything anyone could have foreseen.
The film also explores the limits of science and the struggle against oppressive social conventions, revealing how love and the pursuit of freedom can challenge even the deepest-seated norms. Its richly decadent atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for a story that blends elegance, horror, and rebellion, inviting audiences to reflect on the consequences of creation and on what it truly means to love.