The City of the Living

The City of the Living is an upcoming Italian drama and thriller. The story follows Luca, a twenty-three-year-old man who lives with a loving adoptive family. While balancing a relationship with his girlfriend and spending time with friends between the city center and the suburbs, Luca struggles to find his direction in life and maintains a double existence. His stability is destroyed one night when a seemingly random encounter leads to an act of senseless violence.

The film is directed by Edoardo Gabbriellini, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Damiano D'Innocenzo and Fabio D'Innocenzo. Emanuele Maria Di Stefano stars in the lead role of Luca. The production was handled by Eagle Pictures, Cinemaundici, and Lungta Film, with Roberto Proia, Olivia Musini, and Maurizio Piazza serving as producers. The movie has a runtime of 103 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.