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This post-WWII period dramedy set in Rome takes on domestic abuse and the far-reaching shadows of toxic masculinity. It broke box office records in Italy when it debuted in 2023 – even beating BARBIE! It is the debut feature from Italian actress and comedian Paola Cortellisi, who also stars as Delia, a working mother of three who also cares for her physically and emotionally abusive husband & father in-law in their basement apartment. When her daughter is faced with a shot at upward mobility by marrying the son of successful business owners, Delia is at first thrilled. But when she realizes misogyny doesn’t disappear with class status, Delia’s rage – and renewed agency – is awakened. This is Italian Neorealism that is at once exactly like you’ve seen it (its black-and-white style and working class themes have drawn comparisons to Fellini and Roberto Rossellini), and never like you’ve seen it – directed by a woman, centering women, and did we mention there’s an Outkast song? This is a stunning, must-see feminist film by a fresh cinematic maestra. Winner of Six Italian Academy Awards and an Italian Golden Globe for Best Film.

Tuesday, May 21st
1pm and 7pm