Shadow of the Day
A gripping love story set in picturesque yet dangerous 1930s Italy. Wounded WWI veteran and fascism sympathizer Luciano runs a classy restaurant overlooking the town’s ancient square. Still believing he can live by his own rules, the arrival of Anna — a young woman with a dangerous secret — tilts the delicate balance that keeps Luciano's world intact. Featuring an ensemble cast including Riccardo Scamarcio (John Wick 2) and Vincenzo Nemolato (Gomorrah), Giuseppe Piccioni’s thoughtful melodrama reflects on fascism and the pre-war atmosphere of control and isolation.
Starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Vincenzo Nemolato, Lino Musella
Directed by Guiseppe Piccioni
Drama
Italian with English subtitles
Italy, 2023
125 Minutes
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The Shadow of the Day
“An old-fashioned romantic drama (The Guardian) L’ombra del Giorno (The Shadow of the Day) is a film set in a provincial town (Ascoli Piceno) in the late 1930s. Luciano, a Fascist sympathizer, like the vast majority of Italians, is the owner of a restaurant, who nevertheless believes he can live ...
