Unveiling the Secrets of Time: A Venice Film Festival Revelation

Francesca Comencini's latest film, The Time It Takes, is a deeply personal exploration of her relationship with her father, Luigi, a renowned filmmaker.

Comencini's first film, Pianoforte, was also autobiographical, delving into her struggles with drug addiction. Now, after a successful career as a director, she returns to the autobiographical genre, this time focusing on her father.

The film follows Francesca's journey from a young girl to a young woman, navigating the complexities of her relationship with her father. It's a sentimental drama, but one that's grounded in the palpable passion for cinema and strong performances.

While the film may not resonate with audiences unfamiliar with Francesca or Luigi, it offers universal messages about the intense and complicated nature of father-daughter relationships.

Set in Rome and Paris, The Time It Takes will be released in Italy on September 21st and in France in February 2025. It's a film that's sure to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and cinematic beauty.

Luigi Comencini, who passed away in 2007, was a pioneer of the commedia all'italiana genre. His classic films, such as Bread, Love and Dreams, have left an enduring legacy in Italian cinema.

In The Time It Takes, Francesca chooses not to focus on all of her father's films but instead highlights his popular 1972 TV miniseries, The Adventures of Pinocchio. This classic children's story becomes a leitmotif, symbolizing the re-animation of a young woman by a stern but kind father figure.

The film also incorporates outtakes from silent movies that Luigi helped to save in the 1930s. These silent divas and can-can dancers add a touch of nostalgia and cinematic history to the film.

With its strong performances, emotional depth, and cinematic beauty, The Time It Takes is a film that will resonate with audiences of all ages.