My Place is Here

Set in rural Southern Italy following World War II, the film follows Marta, a single mother who is promised to an older farmer. She forms an unexpected bond with Lorenzo, the village wedding planner and an openly gay man. Through Lorenzo, Marta is introduced to a secret community of gay men, which encourages her to confront the prejudices of her conservative society. As Italy grants women the right to vote for the first time, Marta seeks to define her own identity and overcome societal barriers in a changing world.

This drama was co-directed and co-written by Cristiano Bortone and Daniela Porto. The production was a collaboration between Italy and France, supported by the Calabria Film Commission, Apulia Film Commission, Regione Lazio, and Ghosts City Films. The main cast features Ludovica Martino in the role of Marta and Marco Leonardi as Lorenzo, with supporting performances by Giorgia Arena, Francesco Biscione, Biancamaria D'Amato, and Anna Maria De Luca.

The movie was released on April 25, 2024, with a runtime of 107 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 20 votes.