The Choice
Directed by	Michele Placido
Screenplay by	Michele Placido Giulia Calenda
Based on	Grafted by Luigi Pirandello
Produced by	Andrea Ricciardi
Starring	Raoul Bova Ambra Angiolini
Cinematography	Arnaldo Catinari
Edited by	Esmeralda Calabria
Music by	Luca d'Albero
Production company	Goldenart
Distributed by	Lucky Red Distribuzione
Release date	2 April 2015 (2015-04-02)
Running time	86 min
Country	Italy
Language	Italian

The Choice (Italian: La scelta) is a 2015 Italian drama film directed by Michele Placido, starring Raoul Bova, Ambra Angiolini, Valeria Solarino and Placido. It is based on the play Grafted (L'innesto) by Luigi Pirandello.^[1] It was released in Italy on 2 April 2015 through Lucky Red Distribuzione.^[2]

Plot summary

Giorgio and Laura live a difficult loving relationship, because she wants a child, while Giorgio is very indecisive. One night, Laura is returning home after a party, and is attacked and raped. After a few months Laura discovers she is pregnant, and Giorgio is desperate. However, the two reflect on the situation, and they think the bastard child can be the key to their future happiness.

Cast

• Raoul Bova as Giorgio
• Ambra Angiolini as Laura
• Valeria Solarino as Francesca
• Michele Placido as Emilio Nicotri

Production

The project was first presented at the Co-production Village at the Les Arcs Film Festival in 2012.^[3] The film was produced by Goldenart and was in post-production in August 2014.^[1]

Accolades

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Best Actress - Ambra Angiolini (nominee)