The Story of Frank and Nina

The Story of Frank and Nina is a comedy centering on the relationship between Frank, a young man who left school, and Nina, a teenage mother and wife who wants to further her education. As Frank tutors Nina, the two develop a close bond that leads them to challenge their perceptions of reality and the meaning of family. A teenager who cannot speak also plays a role in the narrative, as the three characters search for freedom and their place in the world.

Directed by Paola Randi, this is her third feature film, following 9×10 Ninety and The Legend of the Christmas Witch: The Origins. Randi also co-wrote the screenplay with Valia Santella. The film stars Samuele Teneggi as Frank and Ludovica Nasti as Nina, with Gabriele Monti appearing as Gollum. Other cast members include Marco Bonadei, Bruno Bozzetto, and Anna Ferzetti. A joint production between Italy and Switzerland involving RAI Cinema and Fandango, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes. Since its release in October 2024, it has received generally positive responses from viewers, holding a 6.9 rating on IMDb from 99 votes and a 7 rating on TMDB from 12 votes.