118 mins |
Rated
M (Mature themes, violence and coarse language)
Directed by Paola Cortellesi
Starring Valerio Mastandrea, Vinicio Marchioni, Paola Cortellesi
Winner of Best Film at Sydney Film Festival, the Italian box office sensation There’s Still Tomorrow is a captivating melodrama that shines a light on resilience in post-WWII Rome. Directed by and starring the talented Paola Cortellesi, the film tells the poignant story of Delia, a wife and mother navigating the challenges of a scarred city.
As Delia balances the demands of her home life—caring for her three children and a bedridden father-in-law—while enduring the brutality of her husband, Ivano, she holds onto a dream for her daughter Marcella to have a better future. Delia’s flirtation with an old love and her friendship with an American soldier offer her brief moments of respite amidst the turmoil.
With its striking black-and-white visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, Cortellesi has crafted a vibrant film that resonates deeply, showing that while the past may linger, the potential for change is always within reach.
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Winner of Best Film at Sydney Film Festival, the Italian box office sensation There’s Still Tomorrow is a captivating melodrama that shines a light on resilience in post-WWII Rome. Directed by and starring the talented Paola Cortellesi, the film tells the poignant story of Delia, a wife and mother navigating the challenges of a scarred city.
As Delia balances the demands of her home life—caring for her three children and a bedridden father-in-law—while enduring the brutality of her husband, Ivano, she holds onto a dream for her daughter Marcella to have a better future. Delia’s flirtation with an old love and her friendship with an American soldier offer her brief moments of respite amidst the turmoil.
With its striking black-and-white visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, Cortellesi has crafted a vibrant film that resonates deeply, showing that while the past may linger, the potential for change is always within reach.