Feature Film Selection/ Italy, 2022, 124’

Details

• Director: Paolo Virzì
• Screenplay: Paolo Virzì, Paolo Giordano, Francesca Archibugi, Francesco Piccolo
• Editing: Jacopo Quadri
• Cinematography: Luca Bigazzi
• Music: Franco Piersanti
• Producer: Lorenzo Gangarossa, Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Mieli
• Production: Wildside
• Cast: Silvio Orlando, Valerio Mastandrea, Elena Lietti, Claudia Pandolfi, Vinicio Marchioni, Monica Bellucci
• 2023 David di Donatello Awards Best Supporting Actress 
• 2022 Venice Film Festival Passinetti Best Film Award, Green Drop Special Mention, Soundtrack Stars Award

Recap

In Rome it hasn’t rained for three years and the lack of water is overturning rules and habits. Through the city dying of thirst and prohibitions moves a chorus of people, young and old, marginalised and successful, victims and profiteers. Their lives are linked in a single design, while each seeks his or her deliverance.

Director

Paolo Virzì

Born in 1964 in Livorno, Italy. Paolo Virzì started working as a screenwriter at a very early age and made his debut as a director in 1994 with "Living It Up”. The film premiered at the 51st Venice Film Festival and won him both a Silver Ribbon and a David di Donatello as Best New Director. He has won seven David di Donatello Awards and eight Silver Ribbons.

Trailer

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