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Ludovica Rampoldi Makes Directorial Debut With 'Breve Storia d'Amore' at Rome Film Festival

Early reviews praise a restrained, genre‑blending portrait of infidelity, with a late‑November theatrical release planned by 01 Distribution.

Overview

  • The film screened in preview in the Gran Public section at the 20th Festa del Cinema di Roma.
  • Rampoldi, a veteran screenwriter, reworked a story she first drafted at 20 to avoid moralizing and leave space for open questions about betrayal.
  • The narrative follows two intertwined couples from different generations, led by Pilar Fogliati’s Lea alongside Andrea Carpenzano, Adriano Giannini and Valeria Golino.
  • Critics highlight a mix of romance, comedy, melodrama and soft thriller tones, organized in titled chapters and guided by subtly precise direction.
  • 01 Distribution is set to release the film in late November in Italy, with outlets reporting either November 23 or November 27.