Paola Cortellesi

In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. An Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards.

Best friends Lucia and Maria couldn't be more different. One is controlled and methodical, the other is uninhibited and fickle.

When a teacher by day, holiday sorceress by night is kidnapped by a vengeful toymaker, her students set out on a mission to rescue her and Christmas.

Ten young adults flee plague-stricken Florence, sharing bawdy tales of love and destiny in this evocative take on The Decameron. From the legendary Taviani brothers, this story about storytelling is a paean to Italian history, art, and imagination.