TEHRAN- “There’s Still Tomorrow”, a 2023 Italian movie directed by Paola Cortellesi, will go on screen at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Monday. 

A review session will be held with the presence of the film critics Mehdi Soltani and Mohsen Soleimani Fakher after the screening.

Set in post-war Italy, this black-and-white neorealist film follows Delia's journey as she breaks free from traditional family patterns and dares to dream of a different future. The film's critical acclaim is well-deserved, with many praising its thought-provoking exploration of feminism and patriarchy.

The story takes place in inner-city Rome in May 1946, where the city is still reeling from the devastation of World War II. Delia, a wife and mother of three, lives a life marked by poverty and domestic drudgery. Her days are filled with laundry, sewing, and caring for her ailing father-in-law, all while enduring her husband's physical abuse. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives her first voter's card in the mail.

As Delia begins to assert her independence, she finds solace in the support of unlikely allies: Nino, a kind-hearted car mechanic; Marisa, a spirited market greengrocer; and William, an African American soldier who wants to help her. But when her daughter Marcella becomes engaged to Giulio, the son of a wealthy family that owes their success to their local bar, Delia realizes that her daughter would be trapped in a similar cycle of abuse and humiliation.

Determined to break the cycle, Delia enlists William's help to sabotage Giulio's family business. The plan succeeds, and Delia finds herself faced with a newfound sense of empowerment. As she prepares to vote for the first time in Italy's referendum on monarchy and republic, Delia knows she has finally found her voice.

The film's climax takes place on June 2 and 3, as Delia navigates the complexities of voting for the first time. With her voter's card lost and then found by her husband and daughter, Delia faces down those who seek to silence her. Her bravery is met with critical acclaim, earning Cortellesi six David di Donatello awards, including Best New Director and Best Actress. 

Critics particularly commended the direction by Paola Cortellesi, as well as the screenplay's thoughtful approach to tackling these complex issues. The performances of the cast were also widely praised, with standout performances from Cortellesi herself, Valerio Mastandrea, and Romana Maggiora Vergano.

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