C’è ancora domani (There’s Still Tomorrow)

C’è ancora domani (There’s Still Tomorrow)
16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul Presented by The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm • Q&A with visiting Actor Vinicio Marchioni
MIDWEST PREMIERE
ABOUT THE FILM (All films are presented in Italian with English subtitles)
A box office sensation by actress and comedian Paola Cortellesi in her directorial debut. Set in 1940s Rome, a city grappling with the aftermath of the war and the hope of newfound liberation, it portrays the struggles of a working-class wife and mother, who endures physical and psychological abuse from her military veteran husband, while trying to create a better future for her children, particularly her teenage daughter. Everything changes when a mysterious letter arrives, igniting a spark of courage in Delia to break free from societal conventions and pursue a better future, not only for herself but for the women who came before and after her.
The film's black-and-white cinematography and themes pay tribute to classic Italian cinema, particularly the works of directors like De Sica and Rossellini.
Co-written by Cortellesi, the screenplay is inspired by the lives of her own grandmother and great-grandmother, drawing a deeply personal connection to the struggles and triumphs of Italian women after the war. The film's success is evident not only in its box office numbers, becoming the 2023 Cinema sensation, the highest-grossing film ever directed by a female Italian director, and the 10th highest-grossing film in the country of all time, but also in its critical recognition. It received 19 nominations at the 69th David di Donatello, winning 6 awards, including Best New Director and Best Actress for Cortellesi.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Paola Cortellesi is an Italian actress, comedian, director, screenwriter and producer. She has starred in around 20 films (including “Come un gatto in tangenziale” that screened at IFF 2020), alongside numerous theatrical, television, and radio shows, demonstrating her incredible versatility. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with “C’è ancora domani”, a black-and-white comedy-drama that received widespread critical acclaim. The film became one of the highest-grossing films of all time in Italy, solidifying her not only as an actress but also as a talented director. Her ability to blend humor with deeply emotional and empowering themes in her debut film has garnered significant praise, marking a major milestone in her career.
TICKET INFO
Single Movies
$14.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$12.00 ICC and Film Society Members
$5.00 Students (Box Office Only)
Passes:
All-Access Festival Pass (Opening Night included):
$110.00 General Admission (+ $3.25 online fee)
$95.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students
6-Packs Passes (does not include Opening Night):
$65.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$55.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students
Passes do not guarantee admission to screenings. To ensure admittance, passholders must reserve a ticket in advance either online or at the venue.
Film Details
Cast/Crew
Showtimes
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