Set in Rome during the 1980s, this historical drama follows writer Goliarda Sapienza. After the publishing industry rejects a manuscript she spent a decade creating, she commits a theft that results in her imprisonment in Italy's largest women's correctional facility. While incarcerated, she forms bonds with a diverse group of inmates, including political activists and criminals. Following her release, Goliarda maintains these connections during a hot summer, developing a deep relationship with a woman named Roberta. This connection helps the writer rediscover her passion for life and her drive to write.
The film was directed by Mario Martone, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ippolita Di Majo. In Martone's career, this project follows Leopardi, Nostalgia, and Teatro Alla Scalla: Eugene Onegin, and precedes Trick. The movie stars Valeria Golino as Goliarda Sapienza and Matilda De Angelis as Roberta, with additional roles played by Elodie, Corrado Fortuna, Francesco Gheghi, and Antonio Gerardi. A joint production between Italy and France, the film has a runtime of 117 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 100 votes.
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