"Maladolescenza" holds a place in the history of Italian cinema for its contribution to the genre of youth films in the 1970s. It reflects the social and cultural shifts occurring during that period, offering insights into the challenges faced by young people then. The film's exploration of universal themes such as identity, family conflict, and the search for meaning continues to resonate with audiences.
| Actor | Role | Age at Filming | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fabrizio | 17 (born 1959) | | Lara Wendel | Laura | 12 (born 1965) | | Eva Ionesco | Silvia | 12 (born 1965) | | Xylot | Iro (the dog) | — | Maladolescenza 1977 Movie Cast
The film features a compact cast, focusing its entire runtime on the complex and disturbing dynamic between the three protagonists. "Maladolescenza" holds a place in the history of
Born Daniela Barnes, German actress Lara Wendel was only during production. Prior to Maladolescenza , she had already debuted in cinema at age 7 and appeared in Federico Fellini's Roma . Her performance as Laura portrayed an intense transition from childhood innocence to psychological trauma. Following the film, Wendel built a substantial career in Italian genre cinema, starring in projects like Ernesto (1979), Lucio Fulci’s gothic horror A Cat in the Brain (1990), and various Italian television dramas before retiring from acting. Eva Ionesco (Silvia) | Actor | Role | Age at Filming
Wendel managed to transition from a controversial child star into a steady acting career in Italian television and cinema throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s before retiring from the screen. Eva Ionesco (as Silvia)