Good Morning, Night

Chiara, a young woman entangled with a radical left-wing militant group in Rome during the 1970s, grapples with her conscience and a growing desire for a normal life. As the group plans a significant operation, Chiara finds herself increasingly alienated from their violent ideology. She must confront her past and make a life-altering decision about her future, risking everything to escape the dangerous path she's on.

Good Morning, Night received generally positive reviews, particularly for Maya Sansa's performance and its atmospheric portrayal of a turbulent historical period. Critics praised its psychological depth and its examination of political extremism from a personal perspective, though some found its pacing deliberate.

• A compelling character study of disillusionment with political extremism.

• Praised for Maya Sansa's nuanced and powerful lead performance.

• Effectively captures the tense atmosphere of 1970s Italy.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's intense atmosphere and the strong central performance. Many found the exploration of radicalization and the desire for escape to be thought-provoking, though some viewers noted its slow burn narrative.

Screened in competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Maya Sansa won the Pasinetti Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

The film is based on the true story of an Italian woman who was involved in a far-left terrorist group and later became an informant.