IFF - Trust at The Darwin International Film Festival
IFF - Trust
Enjoy our selection from the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival!
Important Information: Darwin's biannual Italian Festival will be on in Fort Hill Parklands, next to Deckchair Cinema, at the same time. There will be disruptions due to parking and noise. Why not attend the festival before the film and immerse yourself in the Italian culture on display?!
A respected teacher's affair with a former student unravels into a tense exploration of trust and fear, as shared secrets threaten to destroy their lives.
Trust is a 2024 Italian psychological drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Domenico Starnone's novel "Confidenza." The film centers on Pietro Vella (Elio Germano), a respected literature teacher known for his progressive "pedagogy of affection," which emphasizes love over fear in education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Teresa Quadraro (Federica Rosellini), a brilliant and rebellious former student.
Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair, during which they exchange their deepest, most damaging secrets. This act of vulnerability binds them together in a complex web of love and fear, as each holds the power to destroy the other's life. The narrative delves into the psychological ramifications of their confessions, questioning whether true intimacy is built on trust or the fear of betrayal.
The film features strong performances from Germano and Rosellini, whose portrayals add depth to their intricate characters. The haunting score by Thom Yorke enhances the film's tense atmosphere, complementing Ivan Casalgrandi's evocative cinematography.
Premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024, Trust has been praised for its exploration of the destructive power of secrets and the fragile nature of human relationships.
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Important Information: Darwin's biannual Italian Festival will be on in Fort Hill Parklands, next to Deckchair Cinema, at the same time. There will be disruptions due to parking and noise. Why not attend the festival before the film and immerse yourself in the Italian culture on display?!
A respected teacher's affair with a former student unravels into a tense exploration of trust and fear, as shared secrets threaten to destroy their lives.
Trust is a 2024 Italian psychological drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Domenico Starnone's novel "Confidenza." The film centers on Pietro Vella (Elio Germano), a respected literature teacher known for his progressive "pedagogy of affection," which emphasizes love over fear in education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Teresa Quadraro (Federica Rosellini), a brilliant and rebellious former student.
Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair, during which they exchange their deepest, most damaging secrets. This act of vulnerability binds them together in a complex web of love and fear, as each holds the power to destroy the other's life. The narrative delves into the psychological ramifications of their confessions, questioning whether true intimacy is built on trust or the fear of betrayal.
The film features strong performances from Germano and Rosellini, whose portrayals add depth to their intricate characters. The haunting score by Thom Yorke enhances the film's tense atmosphere, complementing Ivan Casalgrandi's evocative cinematography.
Premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024, Trust has been praised for its exploration of the destructive power of secrets and the fragile nature of human relationships.
Enjoy our selection from the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival!
Important Information: Darwin's biannual Italian Festival will be on in Fort Hill Parklands, next to Deckchair Cinema, at the same time. There will be disruptions due to parking and noise. Why not attend the festival before the film and immerse yourself in the Italian culture on display?!
A respected teacher's affair with a former student unravels into a tense exploration of trust and fear, as shared secrets threaten to destroy their lives.
Trust is a 2024 Italian psychological drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Domenico Starnone's novel "Confidenza." The film centers on Pietro Vella (Elio Germano), a respected literature teacher known for his progressive "pedagogy of affection," which emphasizes love over fear in education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Teresa Quadraro (Federica Rosellini), a brilliant and rebellious former student.
Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair, during which they exchange their deepest, most damaging secrets. This act of vulnerability binds them together in a complex web of love and fear, as each holds the power to destroy the other's life. The narrative delves into the psychological ramifications of their confessions, questioning whether true intimacy is built on trust or the fear of betrayal.
The film features strong performances from Germano and Rosellini, whose portrayals add depth to their intricate characters. The haunting score by Thom Yorke enhances the film's tense atmosphere, complementing Ivan Casalgrandi's evocative cinematography.
Premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024, Trust has been praised for its exploration of the destructive power of secrets and the fragile nature of human relationships.
Important Information: Darwin's biannual Italian Festival will be on in Fort Hill Parklands, next to Deckchair Cinema, at the same time. There will be disruptions due to parking and noise. Why not attend the festival before the film and immerse yourself in the Italian culture on display?!
A respected teacher's affair with a former student unravels into a tense exploration of trust and fear, as shared secrets threaten to destroy their lives.
Trust is a 2024 Italian psychological drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Domenico Starnone's novel "Confidenza." The film centers on Pietro Vella (Elio Germano), a respected literature teacher known for his progressive "pedagogy of affection," which emphasizes love over fear in education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Teresa Quadraro (Federica Rosellini), a brilliant and rebellious former student.
Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair, during which they exchange their deepest, most damaging secrets. This act of vulnerability binds them together in a complex web of love and fear, as each holds the power to destroy the other's life. The narrative delves into the psychological ramifications of their confessions, questioning whether true intimacy is built on trust or the fear of betrayal.
The film features strong performances from Germano and Rosellini, whose portrayals add depth to their intricate characters. The haunting score by Thom Yorke enhances the film's tense atmosphere, complementing Ivan Casalgrandi's evocative cinematography.
Premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024, Trust has been praised for its exploration of the destructive power of secrets and the fragile nature of human relationships.
IFF - Trust
Enjoy our selection from the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival!
Important Information: Darwin's biannual Italian Festival will be on in Fort Hill Parklands, next to Deckchair Cinema, at the same time. There will be disruptions due to parking and noise. Why not attend the festival before the film and immerse yourself in the Italian culture on display?!
A respected teacher's affair with a former student unravels into a tense exploration of trust and fear, as shared secrets threaten to destroy their lives.
Trust is a 2024 Italian psychological drama directed by Daniele Luchetti, adapted from Domenico Starnone's novel "Confidenza." The film centers on Pietro Vella (Elio Germano), a respected literature teacher known for his progressive "pedagogy of affection," which emphasizes love over fear in education. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Teresa Quadraro (Federica Rosellini), a brilliant and rebellious former student.
Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair, during which they exchange their deepest, most damaging secrets. This act of vulnerability binds them together in a complex web of love and fear, as each holds the power to destroy the other's life. The narrative delves into the psychological ramifications of their confessions, questioning whether true intimacy is built on trust or the fear of betrayal.
The film features strong performances from Germano and Rosellini, whose portrayals add depth to their intricate characters. The haunting score by Thom Yorke enhances the film's tense atmosphere, complementing Ivan Casalgrandi's evocative cinematography.
Premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024, Trust has been praised for its exploration of the destructive power of secrets and the fragile nature of human relationships.
