8 Days in August

Set along the Adriatic coast, this drama follows two families spending a summer vacation together. The peaceful atmosphere is disrupted when a teenager named Finn suffers a nervous breakdown. This crisis creates tension between the two sets of friends and strains the marriage of Finn's parents, Adam and Helena, leading to a transformative eight days in August.

The film was directed by Samuel Perriard, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Markus Ziegler. It is a joint production between Italy and Switzerland, supported by companies including SRG SSR, SRF, MiC, and the Apulia Film Commission. The main cast features Julia Jentsch in the role of Helena, alongside Sami Loris as Matti and Sarah Hostettler as Ellie. The movie has a runtime of 90 minutes and was released on May 2, 2024.