The Order of Time

The Order of Time is a drama about a group of long-term friends who meet annually at a seaside villa to celebrate a birthday. During one summer night, they learn that the world may end in a few hours. This discovery alters their perception of time and transforms their final hours together into a life-changing experience.

The film was directed by Liliana Cavani, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paolo Costella. This production follows her previous work, including The Year of the Cannibals, The Night Porter, Francesco, and Ripley's Game. The cast features Alessandro Gassmann as Pietro, Claudia Gerini as Elsa, Edoardo Leo as Enrico, Kseniya Rappoport as Paola, Richard Sammel as Viktor, and Valentina Cervi as Greta.

Produced by RAI Cinema, Shelter Prod, Indiana Production, and MiC, the movie is a joint effort between Italy and Belgium. Audience reception has been mixed, as reflected in the ratings. On IMDb, the film has a score of 5.1 based on 536 votes, while on TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.3 from 103 votes.