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In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. One of the ten highest grossing films ever in Italy and winner of six David di Donatello Awards (Italy’s equivalent to the Academy Awards). Film image, synopsis and related credits courtesy of Greenwich Entertainment.
- DirectorPaola Cortellesi
- ScreenwriterFurio Andreotti, Giulia Calenda, Paola Cortellesi
- ProducerMario Gianani, Lorenzo Gangarossa
- CastPaola Cortellesi (Delia), Valerio Mastandrea (Ivano), Emanuela Fanelli (Marisa), Romana Maggiora Vergano (Marcella)

In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. One of the ten highest grossing films ever in Italy and winner of six David di Donatello Awards (Italy’s equivalent to the Academy Awards). Film image, synopsis and related credits courtesy of Greenwich Entertainment.
- DirectorPaola Cortellesi
- ScreenwriterFurio Andreotti, Giulia Calenda, Paola Cortellesi
- ProducerMario Gianani, Lorenzo Gangarossa
- CastPaola Cortellesi (Delia), Valerio Mastandrea (Ivano), Emanuela Fanelli (Marisa), Romana Maggiora Vergano (Marcella)