The Raffle

Following the death of her husband, a young Italian woman named Francesca discovers he left behind significant debts. To provide for her young daughter and maintain their home, she sells her assets, including her jewelry, clothing, and yacht. When these efforts and her attempts to find employment fail to secure her future, she decides to organize a lottery where the prize is herself. Her plan is complicated by legal issues and the emergence of a new romantic interest.

Written and directed by Francesco Laudadio, this drama was released in 1991. In the timeline of Laudadio's directing career, it follows Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer and precedes Signora. The film stars Monica Bellucci in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Giulio Scarpati, Massimo Ghini, Elena Cantarone, Sandra Collodel, and Paolo De Vita. The production involved companies such as Artisti Associati, Produttori Associati, Filmola, and Union Film, with a credited crew of 41 people.

Audience reception for the film is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.1/10 based on 1,164 votes, while it has a higher rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 221 votes.