The Cinematheque

“A small, well-calibrated film that denounces and makes universal one of the thorniest aspects of the ​‘spirit of our time.’”

Camillo De Marco, Cineuropa

A former shipyard worker, Antonio leads a quiet life: he plays bocce with friends, looks after his elderly mother, has an ex-wife with whom he is on excellent terms, and is close with his beloved daughter Emilia. When Emilia announces her engagement, Antonio is overjoyed; finally, he can make her dream come true by giving her the wedding they’ve always fantasized about and that he’s saved a lifetime for. But things are not so simple. His long-time regular bank seems to be hiding something: the staff is evasive, and the bank’s management team keeps changing. What is happening to Antonio’s savings? The task of paying for his daughter’s wedding will prove increasingly difficult, as Antonio discovers as he fights to make his—and Emilia’s—dream come true.

In Italian with English subtitles

“Antonio Albanese has created his masterpiece … A dry, essential, sober, precise, and ferocious film.” Peter Armocida, il Giornale

Streaming
December 1 (Sunday) through
December 15 (Sunday)

This film is available to stream in Canada only. Streaming ticketing links will be available soon.

Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.