Patrizia Rossi

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by Patrizia Rossi La Treccia [The Braid], the film adaptation of the novel by Laetitia Colombani, weaves together three female stories that are profoundly different in terms of culture, geography, and social context, yet united by a common thread: rebellion against a destiny that seems already written. The director brings to the screen a powerful reflection on the strength of women and their struggle for freedom, self-determination, and a better future.

by Patrizia Rossi Quand vient l’automne, the original title of François Ozon’s new film [When Fall Is Coming] opens with a parable: that of Mary Magdalene. A woman listens to a passage from the Gospel. An evocative, spiritual, yet concrete beginning, gently leading the viewer into the heart of the film, characterized by forgiveness, guilt, and the possibility of redemption. In the quiet countryside of Burgundy, Michelle lives a daily life that seems serene only on the surface.