Genre: Drama
Running Time: 110 minutes
Country: France | Italy
Language: French | Italian
Premiere:
Director: Francesca Comencini
Writer: Francesca Comencini (screenplay by) (written by)
Producers: Marco Bellocchio | Bruno Benetti | Beppe Caschetto | Simone Gattoni | Sylvie Pialat
Composer: Fabio Massimo Capogrosso
Principal Cast:  Romana Maggiora Vergano, Fabrizio Gifuni
Cinematographer: Luca Bigazzi
Editors: Francesca Calvelli | Stefano Mariotti
Casting Director: Laura Muccino
Production Designer: Paola Comencini
Distributor: Distrib Film US
Trailer: https://youtu.be/mci8pjLvq_w

The Director of Pianoforte (1984) returns with an intimate and deeply moving reflection on her relationship with her father, Luigi Comencini — a revered figure in Italian cinema, yet a distant and elusive presence at home.  With both tenderness and restraint, she explores the contradictions of their bond, tracing a path from the wonder of childhood through the turmoil of adolescence, offering an honest and evocative portrait of love, memory, and the spaces in between.

A devoted father and filmmaker shares a special bond with his young daughter, discovering the magic of childhood together — especially on the fantastical Pinocchio set he’s working on, where chaos and wonder collide. But as the daughter grows, the enchantment begins to fade. Adolescence brings distance and disillusionment; she spirals into drug use, concealing her struggles from her father. Refusing to turn away, he takes a decisive step — bringing her to Paris in a final attempt to rekindle their connection and guide her back to herself.

Festival Highlights
Venice Film Festival
2024 | Winner: Francesco Pasinetti Award – Best Actress
2024 | Special Mention: Premio Soundtrack Stars Award – Best Soundtrack

International Film Festival Rotterdam
2025 | Official Selection

Chicago International Film Festival
2024 | Official Selection

Göteborg Film Festival
2024 | Official Selection