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The Shadow of the Day
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The Shadow of the Day

2022 · 125 min Drama History Romance
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

In 1938 Italy, after Jews are banned from public life, fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules. Everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, begins working at his business.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Giuseppe Piccioni

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Riccardo Scamarcio

Riccardo Scamarcio

Luciano Traini

Benedetta Porcaroli

Benedetta Porcaroli

Anna Costanzi

Waël Sersoub

Waël Sersoub

Émile

Lino Musella

Lino Musella

Osvaldo

Vincenzo Nemolato

Vincenzo Nemolato

Giovanni Marucci

Valeria Bilello

Valeria Bilello

Amelia

Sandra Ceccarelli

Sandra Ceccarelli

Corrado's mother

Antonio Salines

Antonio Salines

Professor

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Costantino Seghi

Corrado

Giorgia Fiori

Giorgia Fiori

Restaurant customer (uncredited)

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