Children of the Night

"Golden Prison," a coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of an exclusive Alpine boarding school, follows the journey of seventeen-year-old Giulio as he navigates the strict confines of this elite institution. Sent by his mother to be educated among the ruling class of tomorrow, Giulio struggles under the watchful eye of the school's unyielding rules.However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends Edoardo, a seemingly unhinged yet remarkably astute fellow student. Despite their challenging environment, the two boys find solace and excitement in venturing out at night to visit a nearby woodland nightclub. Here they encounter Elena, a young woman whose life becomes irrevocably intertwined with their own.In these nocturnal escapades, Giulio and Edoardo taste the freedom that has thus far eluded them. As they explore the boundaries of their experience, both personal and societal, they are unaware that their defiant actions serve as part of a carefully orchestrated educational strategy. In this gripping tale, the lines between confinement and liberty, control and rebellion blur, leaving the audience questioning the true nature of adolescent education in an environment designed to shape tomorrow's leaders.