The Kidnapping of Arabella

She's convinced she has been inhabiting the wrong version of herself, a nagging sense that something core is misaligned. A chance encounter with a precocious seven-year-old sets off a chain of moments that feel like tests, conversations, and small revelations. The film follows her as she weighs identity, ambition, and the role others expect her to play. Through humor and tender observation, it tracks how a single quirky interaction can upend a carefully built image, inviting the possibility of genuine renewal without negating what she already is.

From Carolina Cavalli's imagination, The Kidnapping of Arabella arrived in 2025 as a drama with laughs. The film centers on Holly played by Benedetta Porcaroli and Arabella played by Lucrezia Guglielmino, blending intimate study with offbeat humor.

There is no widely reported worldwide gross for the film yet and box office figures remain undisclosed at this time.

As a 2025 release with limited early screenings, there are no major nominations reported at this time. The project has drawn attention for its tonal blend and the performances, signaling potential in festival circles.

Early chatter emphasizes the film's unusual premise that humor can illuminate a midlife question about identity and the pull between authenticity and social roles. Critics note Porcaroli and Guglielmino bring nuance to Holly and Arabella's dynamic.